Split calvarial grafts in maxillofacial reconstruction.
Experience with thirty-seven patients demonstrating the versatility of the split calvarial graft in facial reconstruction is presented. A total of sixty grafts have been used with no evidence of significant clinical reabsorption, infection, or extrusion; advantages and limitations are discussed. We conclude that the split calvarium represents a readily available and reliable source of membraneous bone for grafting maxillofacial defects with minimal limitations and low morbidity.
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D000328:Adult; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005624:Frontal Bone / Q000637:transplantation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D009777:Occipital Bone / Q000637:transplantation; D010294:Parietal Bone / Q000637:transplantation; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods