title: Absorbable, invisible, and flexible plating system for the craniofacial skeleton.
abstract: This report demonstrates further experience in the use of the absorbable plating system since our preliminary report in 1996. We found more indications for the application of the absorbable plating system in the craniofacial skeleton in children and in covering cranial bone graft donor sites. The system is unique, the applications are widespread over the horizon, and the only limitations are those of the operating surgeon. The advantage is that in 1 year the system absorbs completely by hydrolysis, giving minimal inflammatory reaction at the site.
authors.affiliation: Tampa Bay Craniofacial Center, Inc., FL 33603, USA.
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Habal
mesh_terms: D020341:Absorbable Implants; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D002648:Child; D019465:Craniofacial Abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D003399:Craniotomy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000601:surgery; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D019344:Lactic Acid; D011100:Polyglycolic Acid; D000077182:Polylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid Copolymer; D011108:Polymers; D012886:Skull / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D011108:Polymers; D000077182:Polylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid Copolymer; D011100:Polyglycolic Acid; D019344:Lactic Acid