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My 16 months baby boy needs rt cranioplasty for the frontotemporal bone , what is the best material of chioce , acryclic or split thickness bone flap.
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Cranioplasty: There is less chance of infection with acrylic resin rather than split thickness bone flap.
Answered 11/27/2013
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Up to the surgeon: The answer lies in the experience and judgement of the surgeon.
Answered 12/2/2013
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