title: [Present possibilities for dura mater substitutes].
abstract: Since 1995, we have been using the Neuro-Patch--a fibrillar microporous polyesterurethane produced by B. Braun Surgical GmbH Melsungen. We have compared the Neuro-Path with the until very recently used autologous and homologous tissues from June 1995 to December 1996. According to the results of study, Neuro-Path appears to be the most suitable replacement material for duraplasty for both practical (no inflamation, CSF fistula appeared) and ethical reasons.
authors.affiliation: Neurochirurgická klinika, FNsP Brno-Bohunice.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Cejpek
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Smrcka
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004388:Dura Mater / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011091:Polyesters; D011140:Polyurethanes; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D011091:Polyesters; D011140:Polyurethanes