A review of dural substitutes used in neurosurgery
1Department of Neurological Surgery, Wayne State University, 4201 St. Antoine, 6E, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
Abstract:
Numerous natural and synthetic substitutes have been proposed for dural grafting. Autografts, allografts, xenografts and nonabsorbable or absorbable polymer sheets have been used in experimental models and clinical practice. This article reviews the literature regarding the features, advantages, and related complications of different dural substitutes.


