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Figure 3. Neurological status assessment
DISCUSSION
Although the surgical technique of cranioplasty has been established a long time ago, complication rates are still relatively high and the best method to reconstruct large skull defects remains a matter of debate. This study describes our experience with PEEK cranioplasties.
In line with findings from previous large studies, we found that PEEK cranioplasty is associated with a significant risk of post-operative complications22,27,45,49. Literature to date mainly focuses on failure rates and re-operation rates are rarely reported.
