Korean journal of neurotrauma
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Korean J Neurotrauma · Apr 2017
Comparison of Complications Following Cranioplasty Using a Sterilized Autologous Bone Flap or Polymethyl Methacrylate.
The aims of current study are to compare complications following cranioplasty (CP) using either sterilized autologous bone or polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), and to identify the risk factors for two of the most common complications: bone flap resorption (BFR) and surgical site infection (SSI). ⋯ CP using sterilized autologous bone result in a significant rate of BFR. PMMA, however, is a safe alloplastic material for CP, as it has low complication rate.