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[Application of bone-plastic materials for mastoidoplasty]
F V Semenov1, R V Reznikov2, N F Skibitskaya3
1Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases, Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education 'Kuban State Medical University' of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Krasnodar, Russia, 350063.
Vestnik Otorinolaringologii
|April 3, 2019
Summary
This study compared bone-plastic materials for mastoidoplasty after canal wall down surgery. Bioglass, composite materials, and beta-tricalcium phosphate are suitable for this procedure.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology and Regenerative Medicine
Background:
- Mastoidoplasty is a reconstructive surgical procedure following mastoidectomy.
- Canal wall down mastoid surgery requires effective reconstruction of the mastoid cavity.
- Evaluating bone-plastic materials is crucial for successful mastoid reconstruction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comparatively assess different bone-plastic materials for mastoidoplasty.
- To evaluate suitability of materials after canal wall down mastoid surgery.
Main Methods:
- Study included 30 patients undergoing canal wall down mastoid surgery with mastoidoplasty.
- Materials assessed: bioglass, composite materials, and beta-tricalcium phosphate.
- Evaluation criteria: material modeling simplicity, wound healing, and osteointegration (CT scans at 6 and 12 months).
Main Results:
- All main groups of bone-plastic materials (bioglass, composite, β-tricalcium phosphate) demonstrated suitability.
- Successful osteointegration and favorable wound healing were observed.
- Simplicity of modeling varied among the tested materials.
Conclusions:
- Bioglass, composite materials, and beta-tricalcium phosphate are viable options for mastoidoplasty.
- These materials support bone regeneration and healing after canal wall down mastoid surgery.
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