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Calcium phosphate and titanium cranioplasty after total angular craniopagus separation
Alessandro De Benedictis1, Ninad Sawant2, Alessandra Marasi1
1Neurosurgery Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, 4, piazza S. Onofriovb, 00165 Rome, Italy.
Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery
|July 23, 2023
Summary
Craniopagus separation in children can be successfully managed with custom implants. A novel approach using calcium phosphate ceramic and titanium mesh achieved excellent long-term cranial defect restoration.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Pediatric Surgery
- Biomaterials Science
Background:
- Craniopagus separation is a complex surgical procedure requiring meticulous planning and multidisciplinary care.
- Long-term restoration of cranial defects following craniopagus separation remains an under-discussed aspect of surgical management.
- Alloplastic materials offer promising solutions for cranioplasty in pediatric patients, ensuring bone regeneration, aesthetic outcomes, and minimal complications.

