Custom Porous Polyethylene Implants for Large-scale Pediatric Skull Reconstruction

Abstract

For pediatric large-scale calvarial defects, custom-made porous polyethylene implants can be safely used for cranioplasty. Tissue expansion and acellular dermal matrix were useful tools to help augment the soft tissues of the scalp before cranioplasty to prevent complications of implant extrusion and wound breakdown.