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Utility of calcium phosphate cement cranioplasty following supraorbital approach for tumor resection.
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International Journal of Neuroscience . Dec2018, Vol. 128 Issue 12, p1199-1203. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Objective: We have previously documented the utility of calcium phosphate cement cranioplasty following retromastoid craniectomy. In this study, we aimed to demonstrate its efficacy following a supraorbital approach for tumor resection. Methods: A retrospective analysis of a prospectively maintained database was conducted of eight patients (7 female, 1 male) with anterior cranial fossa meningiomas resected via a supraorbital approach followed by cranioplasty involving adjunctive or sole use of calcium phosphate cement. Results: Cranioplasty was achieved in all patients. No patient developed an incisional leak. The cohort had a mean follow-up of approximately 3.1 months (range: 0.5-7 months) in which time no further complications were noted. No patients developed post-surgical infections. Conclusion: In our experience, a low incidence of infection or CSF leaks has been noted after the use of calcium phosphate cement retromastoid cranioplasty. Extending this technique to supraorbital craniotomies may minimize incisional CSF leak. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *CALCIUM phosphate
*CEMENT
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00207454
- Volume :
- 128
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Neuroscience
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 134694304
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00207454.2018.1492573