title: Complex orbito-fronto-temporal reconstruction using computer-designed PEEK implant.
abstract: Cosmetic and functional reconstruction of large and complex calvarial defects remains a challenge for craniofacial surgeons. Computer-designed alloplastic implants have revolutionized the conceptualization and approach to these reconstructions and have become a reliable and irreplaceable part of the surgical armamentarium. We are reporting a case of complex orbito-fronto-temporal reconstruction using a computer-designed PEEK (polyetheretherketones)-Patient Specific Implant (PSI). To the best of our knowledge, no other similar cases regarding the use of these implants in cranial reconstruction have been reported previously.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California 94304, USA. Paolo.Scolozzi@chuv.ch
authors.forename: Paolo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Scolozzi
authors.forename: Alvaro
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Martinez
authors.forename: Bertrand
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Jaques
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D005624:Frontal Bone / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D020204:Skull Fracture, Depressed / Q000601:surgery*; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*