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Update on cranial bone grafts in craniofacial surgery.
Annals of Plastic Surgery
|January 1, 1987
Summary
Cranial bone grafts are effective, with the skull becoming a primary donor site. Complications are minimal, even with occasional full-thickness skull penetration.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
Background:
- Bone grafting is a common surgical procedure.
- Cranial bone is a potential donor site for bone grafts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a large series of cranial bone grafts.
- To discuss graft types and techniques.
- To evaluate complications.
Main Methods:
- Review of cranial bone grafts over a 6-year period.
- Description of graft types and harvesting techniques.
- Analysis of complication rates.
Main Results:
- The skull has become a primary donor site for bone grafts.
- Complications associated with cranial bone grafting are infrequent.
- Occasional full-thickness skull penetration was noted but not a significant concern.
Conclusions:
- Cranial bone grafting is a safe and effective procedure.
- The skull is a reliable and increasingly utilized donor site for bone grafts.
- Minimizing complications is key to successful bone grafting outcomes.