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Haemorrhage associated with silastic dural substitute

D Thompson1, W Taylor, R Hayward

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, National Hospital For Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, UK.

Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry
|May 1, 1994
PubMed
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Silastic dural substitutes can cause post-operative hemorrhage. Removing the silastic implant stopped bleeding in three cases, suggesting careful consideration for its continued use in neurosurgery.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Biomaterials Science

Background:

  • Dural substitutes are used in neurosurgery to repair defects in the dura mater.
  • Silastic, a silicone-based material, has been employed as a dural substitute.

Observation:

  • Three patients experienced significant hemorrhage following the implantation of a silastic dural substitute.
  • Hemorrhage occurred post-operatively in all reported cases.

Findings:

  • Removal of the silastic implant successfully resolved the hemorrhaging in all three patients.
  • No further bleeding complications were observed after implant explantation.

Implications:

  • The findings raise concerns regarding the safety and efficacy of silastic as a dural substitute.

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  • Further investigation into alternative dural materials and surgical techniques is warranted to mitigate hemorrhage risks.