A review of dural substitutes used in neurosurgery.
Numerous natural and synthetic substitutes have been proposed for dural grafting. Autografts, allografts, xenografts and nonabsorbable or absorbable polymer sheets have been used in experimental models and clinical practice. This article reviews the literature regarding the features, advantages, and related complications of different dural substitutes.
Berjano
R
Department of Neurological Surgery, Wayne State University, 4201 St. Antoine, 6E, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
Vinas
FC
Dujovny
M