Size-adjustable titanium plate for reconstruction of the sella turcica. Technical note.
A size-adjustable plate constructed of pure titanium is proposed for use in the reconstruction of the sella turcica. The plate is composed of two semicircular pieces that are connected by a hinge located at the top of the plate. Using an applicator, the plate is inserted into the sella turcica in a closed position. The same applicator is then used to open and secure the plate. The titanium causes minimal ferromagnetic artifacts on postoperative magnetic resonance imaging. Preliminary findings indicate a possible clinical use for this plate in the reconstruction of the sella turcica when no suitable piece of bone is available.
Arita
K
K
Department of Neurosurgery, Hiroshima University School of Medicine, Japan. karita@mcai.med.hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Kurisu
K
K
Tominaga
A
A
Ikawa
F
F
Iida
K
K
Hama
S
S
Watanabe
H
H
D000236:Adenoma / Q000601:surgery; D001860:Bone Plates; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000295:instrumentation; D012658:Sella Turcica / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D014025:Titanium
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