Low-cost customized cranioplasty using a 3D digital printing model: a case report

Low-cost customized cranioplasty using a 3D digital printing model: a case report

Abstract Background Cranial defects usually occur after trauma, neurosurgical procedures like decompressive craniotomy, tumour resections, infection and congenital defects. The purpose of cranial vault repair is to protect the underlying brain tissue, to reduce any localized pain and patient anxiety...

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Main Authors: Abel De La Peña, Javier De La Peña-Brambila, Juan Pérez-De La Torre, Miguel Ochoa, Guillermo J. Gallardo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:3D Printing in Medicine
Subjects:
Cranioplasty
Cranial implant
Skull defects
Polymethylmethacrylate resin
PMMA prosthesis
Cranial vault reconstruction
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41205-018-0026-7

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