Craniofacial reconstruction with cryopreserved autograft. Case report and technique description

Abstract

The craniofacial reconstruction after a craniotomy can sometimes be challenging due to the complexity of the fronto-orbital region, an adequate reconstruction can be achieved with combination of autologous bone and alloplastic materials, with low morbidity and mortality rates, even though it is still needed to perform more studies about this technique to assess its functional and aesthetic outcomes. At this paper we present one single case of a 19 year old male patient in who we performed a cranioplasty of fronto-orbital region, with a multifragmented autologous bone after 7 months of cryopreservation. The cranioplasty was performed with bone fragments and titanium mini plates to achieve a good functional and aesthetic outcome, without resorption, infection or complications. We described our method of cryopreservation and sterilization.

Keywords

• Cranioplasty
• Autologous bone
• Fronto-orbital reconstruction
• Cryopreservation