Cranioplasty with porous hydroxyapatite custom-made bone flap: results from a multi-centre study enrolling 149 patients over 15 years

Despite the mixed evidence regarding the effect of decompressive craniectomy in terms of outcome, a tremendous increase in related papers has been observed in the last years. Cranioplasty plays a key role in restoring function and anatomy of the cranial vault. Considering that cranioplasty is not exempt from risks, the identification of the safest technique becomes crucial to achieve better patients ’ recovery. Porous hydroxyapatite (PHA) has received growing attention for its potential in bony integration.
Source: World Neurosurgery - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Tags: Technical Note Source Type: research