INTRODUCTION: @entity129 may arise due to @entity130 , @entity281 or errors in development. Restoration of such defects is important for esthetics, function and morale of the @entity1 . Several materials are available. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. Search is on for an ideal material. Autogenous grafts remain the gold standard in reconstruction of such defects. However, the morbidity associated with their harvest, additional time required, the need for a second surgical site and the limited supply has led to the search for newer substitutes. Although many materials are available today including biologic and non biologic substitutes, there is still no consensus about the best material. In this article we describe our use of @entity78 cements for reconstruction of hemispherical @entity129 . MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cases requiring reconstruction of hemispherical @entity129 (more than 15  cm in any dimension) were selected for study. After exposing the defect under GA, @entity702 mesh was adapted to the defect for support. Then the @entity78 cement was prepared and injected on the mesh to establish good contour. The alloplastic insert in each @entity1 was evaluated for: (a) Immediate post-operative complications (b) Restoration of contour and soft tissue support (c) New bone formation ascertained on HRCT at the end of 2  years. @entity1 were examined on postoperative first week, at 3 and at 6  months. High resolution computed tomography scans were taken at 2  years postop. There were two female and three male @entity1 . RESULTS: There were no complications in the post operative period. The general condition of the @entity1 improved post operatively. Even though the cements maintained their contour at 2  years, there were no signs of bone formation within the cement. CONCLUSION: @entity78 cement is a good bone substitute for use in cranioplasty. In defects requiring mechanical strength, it should be supported by a @entity702 mesh. It retains the contour but is not replaced by bone even after 2  years.

Cranioplasty of Hemispherical Defects Using XXXX Cements Along with @entity702 Mesh: Our Experience.

@entity129 :: ('MESH:D003389', 'Disease') :: ['Cranial defects', 'cranial defects'] @entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['Patients', 'patients', 'patient'] @entity78 :: ('MESH:C020243', 'Chemical') :: ['calcium phosphate', 'Calcium phosphate'] @entity281 :: ('MESH:D007239', 'Disease') :: ['infection, surgical ablation'] @entity702 :: ('MESH:D014025', 'Chemical') :: ['titanium'] @entity130 :: ('MESH:D014947', 'Disease') :: ['trauma']
@entity78 :: (MESH:C020243,Chemical) :: ['Calcium Phosphate']
