Rigid but nonmetallic cranioplasty after pterional craniotomy: Technical note

Background: Given the popularity of pterional craniotomy, numerous modifications have been made to prevent postoperative deformities. With advent titanium plates, fixation has become both simple and excellent. However, plates can cause skin problems, infection, or skull growth fail. Methods: To develop a simple, cost-effective, esthetically satisfactory method, without use non-metallic materials, six young older patients underwent craniotomy. CranioFix Absorbable clamps were used fix bone flap in frontal temporal regions such that part was close contact with skull. After fixation, chips dust placed gap fixed fibrin glue. We measured computed tomography values reconstructed area thickness profiles postoperatively over time. Results: Bone fusion achieved all by 1 year after surgery. Both temporalis muscle profile had changed within 2 mm as compared preoperative state. Conclusion: Our craniotomy technique, gentle tissue handling, osteoplastic cranioplasty yielded esthetic results rigidness