• J B Roberson and W S Rosenberg.
• Department of Neurosurgery, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Mayfield Clinic and Spine Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
• J Craniomaxillofac Trauma. 1997 Jan 1;3(2):8-13.

AbstractTitanium mesh, polymethyl methacrylate application, and autogenous bone grafting have been used to reconstruct traumatic cranial defects, with varying success. A more recent technique utilizing hard tissue replacement-patient matched implants (HTR-PMIs) involves the production of a cranioplastic implant using three-dimensional computed tomography imaging. It has proven less time-consuming and provides an excellent cosmetic result for the patient. The authors present two case reports using this technique to correct traumatic cranial defects. Both patients exhibited satisfactory results and no postoperative complications. The authors believe this relatively new technique represents an advance in the management of large cranial defects.

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