Mid-term analysis of Cranioplasty for Acquired Skull Defects at King Hussein Medical Centre
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Objective: The aim of this study is to describe our experience with cranioplasty plus using implantable biomaterials in repairing calvarial defect, and to highlight its necessity in treating this
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