Reconstruction of a large complex skull defect in a child: A case report and literature review

Ricardo Santos de Oliveira; Rodrigo Brigato; João Flávio Gurjão Madureira; Antonio Augusto Velasco Cruz; Francisco Veríssimo de Mello Filho; Nivaldo Alonso; Helio Rubens Machado

doi:10.1007/s00381-007-0413-7

Reconstruction of a large complex skull defect in a child: A case report and literature review

Ricardo Santos de Oliveira, Rodrigo Brigato, João Flávio Gurjão Madureira, Antonio Augusto Velasco Cruz, Francisco Veríssimo de Mello Filho, Nivaldo Alonso, Helio Rubens Machado

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Background: Major skull defects, especially in the anterior region, can present as a most disturbing deformity. Reconstructive cranioplasty can restore cerebral protection and improve craniofacial aesthetics. Complex and large skull defects in children often present reconstructive difficulties. Materials and methods: In this paper, an unusual case of a very large post-traumatic defect (318 cm²) in a child managed by a multidisciplinary team is described. The literature is reviewed. Conclusion: The management of a large complex skull defect in children is still controversial. Each case should be extensively debated in craniofacial units. In our case, bioceramics proved to be an effective and good alternative for final skull reconstruction.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1097-1102
Number of pages	6
Journal	Child's Nervous System
Volume	23
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-007-0413-7
State	Published - Oct 1 2007

Keywords

Craniofacial reconstruction
Cranioplasty
Implants
Skull defects

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Clinical Neurology

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