| Lai WF |
------>authors3_c=??? ------>paper_class1=6 ------>Impact_Factor=None ------>paper_class3=0 ------>paper_class2=0 ------>vol= ------>confirm_bywho=None ------>insert_bywho=laitw ------>Jurnal_Rank=None ------>authors4_c=??? ------>comm_author=1 ------>patent_EDate=None ------>authors5_c=??? ------>publish_day=23 ------>paper_class2Letter=None ------>page2= ------>medlineContent= ------>unit=E0200 ------>insert_date=20061223 ------>iam=1 ------>update_date=None ------>author=??? ------>change_event=6 ------>ISSN= ------>authors_c=??? ------>score=-164 ------>journal_name= ------>paper_name=Bone implants. European Community , 2006 ------>confirm_date=None ------>tch_id=082002 ------>pmid=15213555 ------>page1= ------>fullAbstract=Bioabsorbable osteofixation devices were developed to avoid problems associated with metals. Bioabsorbable devices are mostly made of the polymers polylactide, polyglycolide, and their copolymers [polyglycolide-co-polylactide and P(L/DL)LA]. Using the technique of self-reinforcement of bioabsorbable materials, it is possible to manufacture osteofixation devices with ultra high strength. Self-reinforced polyglycolide-co-polylactide 80/20 was selected to make devices (Biosorb PDX) for this study because of its favorable degradation characteristics. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of using self-reinforced polyglycolide-co-polylactide 80/20 (Biosorb) plates and screws in the fixation of osteotomies in craniomaxillofacial surgery. In a prospective study, 165 patients (161 children and 4 adults) were operated on in four European Union centers (Paris, Innsbruck, London, and Oulu) from May 1, 1998 to January 31, 2002. Indications included correction of dyssynostotic deformities (n = 159), reconstruction of bone defects after trauma (n = 2), tumor removal (n= 2), and treatment of encephalocele (n = 2). Plates used were 0.8, 1, or 1.2 mm thick, and screws had an outer (thread) diameter of 1.5 or 2 mm and a length of 4, 6, or 8 mm. Tacks had an outer diameter of 1.5 or 2 mm and a length of 4 or 6 mm. During surgery, the devices were easy to handle and apply and provided stable fixation apart from 2 cases. Postoperative complications occurred in 12 cases (7.3%), comprising infection (n = 6), bone resorption (n = 4), diabetes insipidus (n = 1), delayed skin wound healing/skin slough (n = 2), and liquorrhea (n = 1). Accordingly, self-reinforced polyglycolide-co-polylactide 80/20 (Biosorb) plates and screws can be used safely and with a favorable outcome in corrective cranioplasties, especially in infants and young children. ------>tmu_sno=None ------>sno=14489 ------>authors2=Pan LC ------>authors3=Lim PY ------>authors4=Oung JC ------>authors5=Chen CW ------>authors6= ------>authors6_c= ------>authors=Lai WF ------>delete_flag=0 ------>SCI_JNo=None ------>authors2_c=??? ------>publish_area=0 ------>updateTitle=Successful use of biosorb osteofixation devices in 165 cranial and maxillofacial cases: a multicenter report. ------>language=2 ------>check_flag=None ------>submit_date=None ------>country=None ------>no= ------>patent_SDate=None ------>update_bywho=None ------>publish_year=2006 ------>submit_flag=None ------>publish_month=8 |