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. 1974 Jun 1;2(5917):478–481. doi: 10.1136/bmj.2.5917.478

Titanium Cranioplasty

D S Gordon, G A S Blair
PMCID: PMC1610610  PMID: 4834099

Abstract

The technique of repairing defects of the skull with titanium is described. The skull contour can be accurately reproduced. The technique is simpler than wiring or suturing methods. The material is inert, radiolucent, and rigid.

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