[The use of polypropylene-polyester prostheses in cranioplasty]

The polypropylene-polyester prostheses were investigated in respect of their usefulness in cranioplasty. Experiments were performed upon 2 to 10 years old mongrels. It was stated that polypropylene-polyester prostheses did not produce any general reactions. X-ray examinations did not show any evidences of pathological changes in cranial bones adjoining the prosthesis. Histological investigations revealed slight inflammation and moderate foreign body reaction caused by the operation. The prosthesis had good mechanical resistance and it was well fixed in the place of implantation. Mechanical resistance and good tolerance may be the basis for the use of the prostheses in clinical cases.