Simplified Dural Reconstruction Procedure Using Biocompatible Polyglycolic Acid Felt with Autologous Abdominal Fat Grafts after a Transpetrosal Approach
Abstract:Objective: Dural reconstruction after transpetrosal approaches is complicated because complete primary closure of presidmoid dura mater is difficult to achieve. To address this problem, we use biocompatible polyglycolic acid (PGA) felt (Durawave) to reconstruct dural defects. To evaluate the use of PGA felt in dural reconstruction, we compared these results with those after conventional duralplasty using autologous fascia grafts. Methods: We retrospectively surveyed all cases that involved a transpetrosal appr… Show more
Synthetic, biodegradable polymer holds a great potential in dura mater substitution. In this study, a dura mater-mimetic double-layer film@sponge composite was developed. The composite contains a poly(caprolactone-co-lactide) (PCLA) film and...
Synthetic, biodegradable polymer holds a great potential in dura mater substitution. In this study, a dura mater-mimetic double-layer film@sponge composite was developed. The composite contains a poly(caprolactone-co-lactide) (PCLA) film and...
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