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Reconstruction of temporal hollowing deformities using silicone implants made using a toy-clay model: a report of three cases

  • Kim, Min Wook (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Pusan National University School of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Seung Hyun (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Pusan National University School of Medicine) ;
  • Nam, Su Bong (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Pusan National University School of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Jae Woo (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Pusan National University School of Medicine) ;
  • Jeong, Dae Kyun (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Pusan National University School of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Young Ha (Department of Neurosurgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital)
  • Received : 2021.09.28
  • Accepted : 2022.02.09
  • Published : 2022.02.20

Abstract

Severe temporal hollowing deformities can occur in patients who undergo craniectomy after intracranial hemorrhage. Reconstruction surgery for cosmetic purposes using silicone implants in patients with temporal hollowing deformities after craniectomy is advantageous because the procedure is simple and rapid, with a short recovery time, resulting in lower overall treatment costs. Of paramount importance, this option yields highly satisfactory results for patients. The authors present three cases of simple and fast surgery using silicone implants where highly satisfactory outcomes were obtained.

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Acknowledgement

This study was supported by a 2021 research grant from Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital.

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