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Infection following cranial bone grafting--a need for caution?

V L Lewis1, J Q Cook, M H Bailey

  • 1Division of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL.

Annals of Plastic Surgery
|March 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary
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Delayed infection can occur after using split-cranial bone grafts, even if the site appears healthy. Previous trauma and contamination of the donor area are likely causes, suggesting caution with such grafts.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Infectious Disease

Background:

  • Split-cranial bone grafts are utilized in reconstructive surgery.
  • Delayed infections following bone grafting can complicate patient recovery.