Size-adjustable titanium plate for reconstruction of the sella turcica
Authors:
- Kazunori AritaKAKazunori Arita
- Kaoru KurisuKKKaoru Kurisu
- Atsushi TominagaATAtsushi Tominaga
- Fusao IkawaFIFusao Ikawa
- Koji IidaKIKoji Iida
- Selji HamaSHSelji Hama
- Haruyuki WatanabeHWHaruyuki Watanabe
- 1 December 1999
- journal article
- Published by Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG) in Journal of Neurosurgery
- Vol. 91 (6) , 1055-1057
Abstract
✓ A size-adjustable plate constructed of pure titanium is proposed for use in the reconstruction of the sella turcica. The plate is composed of two semicircular pieces that are connected by a hinge located at the top of the plate. Using an applicator, the plate is inserted into the sella turcica in a closed position. The same applicator is then used to open and secure the plate. The titanium causes minimal ferromagnetic artifacts on postoperative magnetic resonance imaging.Preliminary findings indicate a possibie clinical use for this plate in the reconstruction of the sella turcica when no suitable piece of bone is available.Keywords
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