Cost-Effectiveness of Cranioplasty with Polymethylmethacrylate Using a Customized 3D Mold: A Pediatric First Experience in Peru
Cranioplasty with PMMA and 3D custom mold is a safe and low-cost technique that would benefit patients in middle- and low-income countries. Compared to CAD implants, the cost was reduced by 95%-97%. This technique can be implemented on a large scale with remarkable benefits in low- and middle-income countries.
Authors
- Juan Pablo Sánchez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8639-6146)
- Daniela A. Perez-Chadid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8074-6694)
- Aafreen Azmi
- José Flores (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0824-5865)
- Alberto Ramírez
Institutions
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (US)
- Johnson University (US)
- Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño (PE)
- Clínica CES (CO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Neurosurgery
- Published
- 2024-11-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2024.10.139
- Primary Topic
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00