Polymethylmethacrylate Versus Autologous Bone Flap Reconstruction After Retrosigmoid Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery: Impact on Wound Healing and Patient Satisfaction

While patient satisfaction did not differ between reconstruction methods, PMMA for bone defect coverage in vestibular schwannoma surgery may have the potential to reduce wound healing disorders compared with autologous bone.

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World Neurosurgery
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2025-12-26
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2025.124760
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Meningioma and schwannoma management
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Polymethylmethacrylate Versus Autologous Bone Flap Reconstruction After Retrosigmoid Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery: Impact on Wound Healing and Patient Satisfaction

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Abstract

While patient satisfaction did not differ between reconstruction methods, PMMA for bone defect coverage in vestibular schwannoma surgery may have the potential to reduce wound healing disorders compared with autologous bone.

World NeurosurgeryVol. 206
Medical University of Vienna (AT)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 30%
Meningioma and schwannoma management
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