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Chapter 2
Implications for research
Based on this review, well-conducted prospective studies are warranted to generate convincing evidence on which allograft material is preferable for cranioplasty. Uniform reporting guidelines, including likely confounders, will help improve the quality of the conduct and reporting of studies in this realm and allow proper comparison between studies. This may lead to standardization of surgical protocols and development of better materials for cranioplasty and ultimately an evidence-based choice of allografts for patients who require cranioplasty. These guidelines should, at a minimum, provide clear definitions of infection and resorption, the two most reported complications in cranioplasties.