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.

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.