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Published in: Child's Nervous System 10/2007

01-10-2007 | Case-based Update

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

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

Published in: Child's Nervous System | Issue 10/2007

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Abstract

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.
Footnotes
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Osteosynt®, produced by Einco Biomaterial, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
 
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Metadata
Title
Reconstruction of a large complex skull defect in a child: a case report and literature review
Authors
Ricardo Santos de Oliveira
Rodrigo Brigato
João Flávio Gurjão Madureira
Antonio Augusto Velasco Cruz
Francisco Veríssimo de Mello Filho
Nivaldo Alonso
Helio Rubens Machado
Publication date
01-10-2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Child's Nervous System / Issue 10/2007
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Electronic ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-007-0413-7

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