title: [Preformed, autologous rib cartilage in the reconstruction of defects of the frontal bone].
abstract: The production of exactly fitting, preformed cartilage implants is described. These implants consist of rib cartilage chips that develop after 6 to 9 months' implantation under the thoracic and abdominal skin to a homogeneous and compact cartilage-connective tissue mass. The autologous implants are formed by using plastic shells that are perforated. This technique enables us to repair bone defects of the frontal and skull base region. As well as explaining the surgical procedure the advantages, disadvantages and indications are stressed.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001705:Bioprosthesis; D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation*; D005624:Frontal Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009078:Mucocele / Q000601:surgery*; D011474:Prosthesis Design
vernacular_title: Geformter, autologer Rippenknorpel zur Stirndefektrekonstruktion.