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Perozzo FAG, Ku YC, Kshettry VR, Sikder P, Papay FA, Rampazzo A, Bassiri Gharb B. High-Density Porous Polyethylene Implant Cranioplasty: A Systematic Review of Outcomes. J Craniofac Surg 2024; 35:1074-1079. [PMID: 38682928 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000010135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
Abstract
Porous polyethylene has been widely used in craniofacial reconstruction due to its biomechanical properties and ease of handling. The objective of this study was to perform a systematic review of the literature to summarize outcomes utilizing high-density porous polyethylene (HDPP) implants in cranioplasty. A literature search of PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Scopus databases was conducted to identify original studies with HDPP cranioplasty from inception to March 2023. Non-English articles, commentaries, absent indications or outcomes, and nonclinical studies were excluded. Data on patient demographics, indications, defect size and location, outcomes, and patient satisfaction were extracted. Summary statistics were calculated using weighted averages based on the available reported data. A total of 1089 patients involving 1104 cranioplasty procedures with HDPP were identified. Patients' mean age was 44.0 years (range 2 to 83 y). The mean follow-up duration was 32.0 months (range 2 wk to 8 y). Two studies comprising 17 patients (1.6%) included only pediatric patients. Alloplastic cranioplasty was required after treatment of cerebrovascular diseases (50.9%), tumor excision (32.0%), trauma (11.4%), trigeminal neuralgia/epilepsy (3.4%), and others such as abscesses/cysts (1.4%). The size of the defect ranged from 3 to 340 cm 2 . An overall postoperative complication rate of 2.3% was identified, especially in patients who had previously undergone surgery at the same site. When data were available, contour improvement and high patient satisfaction were reported in 98.8% and 98.3% of the patients. HDPP implants exhibit favorable outcomes for reconstruction of skull defects. Higher complication rates may be anticipated in secondary cranioplasty cases.
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
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- Mechanical Engineering, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
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Voss JO, Kasselmann S, Koerdt S, Rendenbach C, Fischer H, Jöhrens K, Czabanka M, Schmidt-Bleek K, Duda GN, Heiland M, Raguse JD. Treatment options for critical size defects - Comparison of different materials in a calvaria split model in sheep. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2022; 136:212788. [PMID: 35929320 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2022.212788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Bone defects of the craniofacial skeleton are often associated with aesthetic and functional impairment as well as loss of protection to intra- and extracranial structures. Solid titanium plates and individually adapted bone cements have been the materials of choice, but may lead to foreign-body reactions and insufficient osseointegration. In contrast, porous scaffolds are thought to exhibit osteoconductive properties to support bone ingrowth. Here, we analyse in critical size defects of the calvaria in sheep whether different bone replacement materials may overcome those remaining challenges. In a critical size defect model, bilateral 20 × 20 × 5-mm craniectomies were performed on either side of the sagittal sinus in 24 adult female blackheaded sheep. Bony defects were randomised to one of five different bone replacement materials (BRMs): titanium scaffold, biodegradable poly(d,l-lactic acid) calcium carbonate scaffold (PDLLA/CC), polyethylene 1 (0.71 mm mean pore size) or 2 (0.515 mm mean pore size) scaffolds and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)-based bone cement block. Empty controls (n = 3) served as references. To evaluate bone growth over time, three different fluorochromes were administered at different time points. At 3, 6 and 12 months after surgery, animals were sacrificed and the BRMs and surrounding bone analysed by micro-CT and histomorphometry. The empty control group verified that the calvaria defect in this study was a reliable critical size defect model. Bone formation in vivo was detectable in all BRMs after 12 months by micro-CT and histomorphometric analysis, except for the non-porous PMMA group. A maximum of bone formation was detected in the 12-months group for titanium and PDLLA/CC. Bone formation in PDLLA/CC starts to increase rapidly between 6 and 12 months, as the BRM resorbs over time. Contact between bone and BRM influenced bone formation inside the BRM. Empty controls exhibited bone formation solely at the periphery. Overall, porous BRMs offered bone integration to different extent over 12 months in the tested calvaria defect model. Titanium and PDLLA/CC scaffolds showed remarkable osseointegration properties by micro-CT and histomorphometric analysis. PDLLA/CC scaffolds degraded over time without major residues. Pore size influenced bone ingrowth in polyethylene, emphasising the importance of porous scaffold structure.
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- Jan Oliver Voss
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Charité Universitätsmedizin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany; Berlin Institute of Health (BIH), Anna-Louisa-Karsch-Straße 2, 10178 Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Charité Universitätsmedizin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany; Department of Veterinary Medicine, Institute of Veterinary Anatomy, Freie Universität Berlin, Koserstraße 20, 14195 Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Charité Universitätsmedizin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Charité Universitätsmedizin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Charité Universitätsmedizin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany; Berlin Institute of Health (BIH), Anna-Louisa-Karsch-Straße 2, 10178 Berlin, Germany; Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
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- Institute of Pathology, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307, TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Universitätsmedizin Frankfurt am Main, Schleusenweg 2-16, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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- Julius Wolff Institute and Berlin Institute of Health Centre for Regenerative Therapies, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité Universitätsmedizin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
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- Julius Wolff Institute and Berlin Institute of Health Centre for Regenerative Therapies, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité Universitätsmedizin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Charité Universitätsmedizin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Charité Universitätsmedizin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany; Fachklinik Hornheide, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dorbaumstraße 300, 48147 Münster, Germany.
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A Staged Approach for Contouring of Temporal Deformities Using Porous Polyethylene and Lipofilling. J Craniofac Surg 2021; 32:e804-e808. [PMID: 34238880 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000007854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Many studies evaluated the effectiveness of a single reconstructive material during temporal cranioplasty, or in comparison to the outcome of another material. To our knowledge, no previous study evaluated a staged combination of reconstruction modalities during temporal cranioplasty. In a prospective interventional study, the authors combined high-density porous polyethylene (HDPP) implant insertion (stage I) with a following lipofilling session (stage II) in 8 patients scheduled for temporal cranioplasties. This two-staged approach was evaluated 6 months after each stage independently. The patients' satisfaction as regards the aesthetic outcome was evaluated through a 5-points Likert scale by the patients themselves. For every individual patient, this psychometric analysis was repeated by medical staff from other departments. Statistical analysis of the patients and medical staff satisfaction scores showed a statistically significant increase after the addition of lipofilling session (stage II) if compared to implant insertion only (stage I). Clinically, this outcome was maintained in a long-term follow-up ranged from 1 - 8 years. Nevertheless, 2 patients needed one more lipofilling session to obtain their satisfaction as regards the final aesthetic outcome. No other complications were recorded in this study. In conclusion, combining alloplastic and autogenous reconstruction modalities in a staged approach can suffice the reconstruction requirements for such temporal defects. After a long follow-up period, the insertion of high-density porous polyethylene implant with the addition of a following lipofilling session showed more evaluators' satisfaction in terms of the final aesthetic outcome.
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Vollkommer T, Henningsen A, Friedrich RE, Felthaus OH, Eder F, Morsczeck C, Smeets R, Gehmert S, Gosau M. Extent of Inflammation and Foreign Body Reaction to Porous Polyethylene In Vitro and In Vivo. In Vivo 2019; 33:337-347. [PMID: 30804110 DOI: 10.21873/invivo.11479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2018] [Revised: 12/14/2018] [Accepted: 12/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIM High-density porous polyethylene (PP) offers possibilities for reconstruction in craniofacial surgery. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the extent of inflammation and foreign body reactions to PP in vitro and in vivo. MATERIALS AND METHODS Cell attachment, proliferation and expression of inflammatory cytokines were assessed using murine macrophages (RAW 264.7) on two different PP materials in vitro. In vivo, Balb/c mice received PP implants at their dorsum. After sacrifice, samples were analyzed histologically and real-time PCR was used to assess expression of inflammatory cytokines. RESULTS Cells showed a significantly decreased proliferation (p<0.001) after 48 h and a significantly increased expression of TNF-α (p<0.05) at 24, 48 and 72 h. All animals showed foreign body cell reactions and signs of chronic inflammation. Expression of all but one of the investigated cytokines dropped to non-significant levels after an initial increase. CONCLUSION Application of porous polyethylene can cause local chronic inflammatory reactions. Although clinical application seems to be immunologically safe, indication and risks should be evaluated carefully when using PP implants.
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- Tobias Vollkommer
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany .,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Division of Regenerative Orofacial Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, German Armed Forces Hospital, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Plastic, Hand and Restoration Surgery, Caritas Hospital St. Josef, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center-Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Division of Regenerative Orofacial Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Children's Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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Craniofacial Reconstruction by a Cost-Efficient Template-Based Process Using 3D Printing. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2017; 5:e1582. [PMID: 29263977 PMCID: PMC5732683 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000001582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2017] [Accepted: 10/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Craniofacial defects often result in aesthetic and functional deficits, which affect the patient’s psyche and wellbeing. Patient-specific implants remain the optimal solution, but their use is limited or impractical due to their high costs. This article describes a fast and cost-efficient workflow of in-house manufactured patient-specific implants for craniofacial reconstruction and cranioplasty. As a proof of concept, we present a case of reconstruction of a craniofacial defect with involvement of the supraorbital rim. The following hybrid manufacturing process combines additive manufacturing with silicone molding and an intraoperative, manual fabrication process. A computer-aided design template is 3D printed from thermoplastics by a fused deposition modeling 3D printer and then silicone molded manually. After sterilization of the patient-specific mold, it is used intraoperatively to produce an implant from polymethylmethacrylate. Due to the combination of these 2 straightforward processes, the procedure can be kept very simple, and no advanced equipment is needed, resulting in minimal financial expenses. The whole fabrication of the mold is performed within approximately 2 hours depending on the template’s size and volume. This reliable technique is easy to adopt and suitable for every health facility, especially those with limited financial resources in less privileged countries, enabling many more patients to profit from patient-specific treatment.
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