Publication at Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen |
2022
Abstract
According to the literature, cranioplasty is associated with up to 50% risk of complications. The most common complication is wound infection.
Porous polyethylene is considered to be an allogenic material with the lowest rate of infection. The aim of this study was to verify the assumed low rate of wound infections after implantation of porous polyethylene, even in high-risk terrain.
The secondary objective was to assess the loosening of the implant fixed with mini-plates and the exposure of the implant.