Frontal sinus obliteration with beta-tricalcium phosphate .
Autogenous materials are considered the gold standard when indicated for frontal sinus obliteration; however, alloplastic alternatives obviate the need for a second surgical site, eliminate donor site morbidity, and reduce operating room time. A variety of different alloplastic materials have been used for this purpose, but no report to date has described the use of pure beta -tricalcium phosphate synthetic bone. This case report describes the technique and successful use of this product for frontal sinus obliteration in a severely comminuted anterior table and nasofrontal duct injury. The product warrants consideration as a viable alternative to standard autogenous and alloplastic substrates for frontal sinus obliteration.
Elahi
Mohammed M
MM
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. mmelahi93@hotmail.com
Vanduzer
Scott
S
Spears
Julia
J
Gibson
Jeffrey
J
Mitra
Amithabha
A
D018786:Bone Substitutes; D002130:Calcium Phosphates; D018460:Fractures, Comminuted / Q000601:surgery*; D005626:Frontal Sinus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000601:surgery*
D018786:Bone Substitutes; D002130:Calcium Phosphates; C018392:tricalcium phosphate