Case Report

Large Temporoparietal Cranioplasty by Customized Prosthesis: A Case Report

Abstract

A 15-year-old male presented at a neurosurgeon’s office following a traffic accident. A CT scan revealed bone deficiency in the temporoparietal area. The surgical solution involved implanting a 3D-printed prosthesis into the skull. Axial 3D created the model using stereolithography 3D printing technology with Poly Methyl Methacrylate
(PMMA). The use of 3D printing as a surgical aid is gaining popularity. Our experience with the presurgical model demonstrates its utility in individualized surgical planning for skull defects.

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DOI https://doi.org/10.18502/crcp.v9i3.17234
Keywords
3D printing technology Skull base surgery Poly methyl methacrylate (PMMA) Customized

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Ghaderzadeh O, Soleymanipoor S, Ghodsi SR, Namazi Z. Large Temporoparietal Cranioplasty by Customized Prosthesis: A Case Report. CRCP. 2024;9(3):104-107.