Autograft and implant cranioplasty in pediatric patients

The use of implants in pediatric cranioplasty is still debatable. Many surgeons prefer to autologous bone grafts than due previous concerns that have a higher risk infection, allergic response, and are not biocompatible as an graft. However, recent studies showed several implant materials similar infection rate following or might be lower compared bone. Moreover, also reported high flap resorption autograft cranioplasty, particularly patients below the age 8 years, thus requiring revision surgery with substitute most cases. Implant advantages conditions make them more suitable grafts. This literature review expected give information about type can used alternative certain conditions.