Polyethylene has many advantages as a biomaterial for medical implants and has been
extensively applied to the fabrication of porous high-density polyethylene implant for facial …

Purpose Local and systemic toxic reactions to implanted materials can result in morbidities.
However, little is reported about cranioplasty implants. Therefore, we performed a systematic …

BACKGROUND: The development of computer-assisted design, virtual modeling, and
computed tomography has allowed precise customization of implants for patients who …

Purpose One of the key challenges during orbital fracture reconstructive surgery, due to the
complex anatomy of the orbit, is shaping and trimming the precise contour of the implants …

Object Reconstruction of a cranial vault defect is a frequent challenge in neurosurgery.
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is used in many types of prostheses and has been employed …

Plastic surgery is a broad field, including maxillofacial surgery, skin flaps and grafts,
liposuction and body contouring, breast surgery, and facial cosmetic procedures. Due to the …

Methods: Herein, we describe anatomy contributing to postsurgical temporal deformity as
well as time-tested prevention and surgical correction techniques. In addition, a review of 25 …

Background Postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks and headaches remain potential
complications after retrosigmoid approaches for lesions in the posterior fossa and …

OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the level of patient
satisfaction and approach-related patient complaints between a superciliary keyhole …

Introduction Cranial defects following intra-osseous tumor removal may be large and require
adequate reconstruction. CAD/CAM implants have been used for years to achieve an …