Cranioplasty remains a difficult procedure for all craniofacial surgeons, particularly when
concerning the reconstruction of large lacunae in the skull. Considering the significant …

Decompressive craniectomy (DC) has been used for many years in the management of
patients with elevated intracranial pressure and cerebral edema. Ongoing clinical trials are …

Background Currently, various materials are routinely used for cranioplasty after
decompressive craniectomy, each with their own features, potential benefits, and harms …

Objective To characterize complication and failure rates and outcomes of patients who
underwent cranioplasty with polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and titanium implants and to …

Background Due to the lack of high-quality evidence which has hindered the development of
evidence-based guidelines, there is a need to provide general guidance on cranioplasty …

Background Decompressive craniectomy (DC) may be performed in patients with acutely
raised intracranial pressure due to traumatic brain injury or stroke. It is later followed by a …

Cranioplasty (CP) after decompressive craniectomy (DC) for trauma is a neurosurgical
procedure that aims to restore esthesis, improve cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dynamics, and …

The aim of this paper is to provide a comprehensive overview of the MICCAI 2020
AutoImplant Challenge. The approaches and publications submitted and accepted within …

Autologous bone grafts remain the best option for adult and pediatric patients with viable
donor sites and small-to-medium defects. Large defects in the adult population can be …

The immuno-compatibility of implant materials is a key issue for both initial and long-term
implant integration. Ceramic implants have several advantages that make them highly …