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Review
. 2017 Nov;31(4):222-226.
doi: 10.1055/s-0037-1606557. Epub 2017 Oct 25.

Calvarial Reconstruction

Arvind Badhey  1 , Sameep Kadakia  2 , Moustafa Mourad  2 , Jared Inman  3 , Yadranko Ducic  2
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Review

Calvarial Reconstruction

Arvind Badhey et al. Semin Plast Surg. 2017 Nov.

Abstract

Calvarial reconstruction is a challenge to reconstructive surgeons, especially considering protection of intracranial contents. In recent years, the advent of multiple reconstructive materials adds tools to the surgical armamentarium. Options include autologous split calvarial and rib grafts and alloplastic materials such as titanium mesh, methyl methacrylate, calcium hydroxyapatite, and polyetheretherketone. The most important aspect of cranial reconstruction still lies in finding the most aesthetic, safe, and reliable means of filling a defect.

Keywords: autologous cranioplasty; calvarium reconstruction; cranioplasty; hydroxyapatite; methyl methacrylate; synthetic cranioplasty.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest None.

Figures

Fig. 1
Fig. 1
Anatomical illustration of the scalp and calvarium (Artwork courtesy of Christopher M. Smith from the Mount Sinai Health System).
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
Postsurgical defect in the calvarium showing underlying exposed dura and brain (Artwork courtesy of Christopher M. Smith from the Mount Sinai Health System).
Fig. 3
Fig. 3
Reconstruction of the calvarial defect from Fig. 2 with a smooth titanium amalgam (Artwork courtesy of Christopher M. Smith from the Mount Sinai Health System).
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