Skull Base 2011; 21(5): 303-308
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1284211
ORIGINAL ARTICLE

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Osseointegrated Implant Applications in Cosmetic and Functional Skull Base Rehabilitation

Brent J. Benscoter1 , James J. Jaber1 , Matthew L. Kircher1 , Sam J. Marzo1 , John P. Leonetti1
  • 1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois
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Publication Date:
03 August 2011 (online)

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ABSTRACT

This study discusses the indications, outcomes, and complications in patients that underwent osseointegrated implantation for skull base rehabilitation. We conducted a retrospective review of eight patients with skull base defects who had undergone implantation of a facial prosthetic retention device ± bone-anchored hearing aid at a tertiary academic referral center. Descriptive analysis of applications, techniques, outcomes, and complications were reviewed. The majority of patients were males (n = 6) with previously diagnosed skull base malignancy (n = 5) with an average age of 46 (range, 14 to 77). All patients received an implanted facial prosthetic device either for an aural (n = 7) or orbital (n = 1) prosthesis. There were only two complications that included infection (n = 1) and implant extrusion (n = 1). Osseointegrated implantation of abutments for anchoring prosthetic devices in patients for skull base rehabilitation provides an excellent cosmetic option with minimal complications.

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Sam J MarzoM.D. 

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center

2160 South First Avenue, Maguire Building, Maywood, IL 60153

Email: smarzo@lumc.edu