[Current indications for coral in craniofacial surgery. A 10-year experience].
After a ten year clinical experience of coral implants in Cranio-Facial Surgery, the authors can precise the up to date indications. 55 patients received coral inlays. Two varieties of coral have been used, Goniopora and Polyphylla, demonstrating complementary properties. Filling of bony defects and volumetric increase specially held our attention. Coral may be discussed versus autologous bony grafts in very circumscribed indications.
Atlan
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Clinique de Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale, Faculté de Médecine, Montpellier.
Jammet
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Montes de Oca
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Souyris
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D000818:Animals; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D002119:Calcium Carbonate / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003063:Cnidaria; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D002119:Calcium Carbonate
Indications actuelles du corail en chirurgie cranio-faciale. Dix ans d'expérience.