THE FEASIBILITY OF CRANIOFACIAL SKELETAL FIXATION USING CYANOACRYLATE GLUE BASED ON CLINICAL EXPERIENCE, AT A GOVERNMENTAL HOSPITAL, ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT

Abstract

objective: The purpose of this study was to present experience using cyanoacrylate tissue glue in fixation of onlay bone grafts used in different craniofacial reconstruction situations design: Prospective analysis of patients with craniofacial defects including nasofrontal encephalocele and post traumatic craniofacial fractures repaired by onlay bone grafts. setting: Institutional center patients/participants: A total of 27 patients presented with nasofrontal encephalocele (5) and post traumatic craniofacial fractures (22). interventions: Reconstruction of nasofrontal defects using onlay bone grafts fixed by cyanoacrylate tissue glue outcome measures: Patients had repair using bone grafts fixed by cyanoacrylate tissue glue between 2010 and 2013. Patients’ photographs, and clinical records, were collected. The technique of defect reconstruction and method of bone grafts securing it in its position is described in this study. results: Patients were followed up over a mean period of 12.6 months to clinically check the stability of the reconstruction, and the contour of the cranium. All patients showed uneventful healing without complications. Conclusions: This technique offered a secure method of onlay bone fixation during reconstruction. Further researches are needed to show this technique advantages and drawbacks.