Objective Medpor porous polyethylene was used to reconstruct small bone defects (gaps
and burr holes) along a craniotomy bone flap. The feasibility and cosmetic results were …

Objective: To evaluate the clinical outcomes with the use of a dual-porosity expanded
polytetrafluoroethylene implant for midfacial rejuvenation. Design: An institutional review …

Surgical reconstruction of the skull base and cranium adjacent to open paranasal sinuses
with alloplastic materials is problematic secondary to an increased risk of implant infection in …

Porous polyethylene (Medpor®) is commonly used in craniofacial reconstructive surgery.
Rapid vascularization and tissue incorporation are crucial for the prevention of migration …

Porous polyethylene implants with embedded titanium have been in use for a few years and
provide an alternative to alloplastic materials for orbital reconstruction; they have a profile …

Purpose: The purpose of this work was to study the bone tissue reaction after porous
polyethylene (Polipore) implantation into surgical defects in the parietal bones of rats with …

Background: Conventional wisdom regarding the use of alloplastic materials in rhinoplastic
surgery would advise against their use because of safety and aesthetic concerns. However …

Previous clinical studies and animal experiments have demonstrated that the placement of
expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (e-PTFE) membranes (GORE-TEX®) may be valuable for …

INTRODUCTION: Large cranial defects still represent a challenge in neurosurgery. Currently
different biomaterials are available for cranial reconstruction including titanium, acrylic mesh …

Reconstruction of mandibular substance loss by a free flap is a widely used technique. This
technique suffers from several disadvantages, including the presence of a second …