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Title: Reconstruction of pterional key hole using three-dimensional titanium plate: technical note. Author: Sadatomo T, Yuki K, Migita K, Taniguchi E, Kodama Y, Kurisu K. Journal: Hiroshima J Med Sci; 2005 Jun; 54(2):53-6. PubMed ID: 15991598. Abstract: Patients who have undergone pterional craniotomy sometimes complain about postoperative cosmetic impairment in the frontotemporal area. This problem occurs as a result of inappropriate repair or no repair of the pterional key hole. The authors have developed an intraoperative hand-made three-dimensional titanium plate, and as a result of using this plate the postoperative cosmetic appearance was satisfactory.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]