Repair of Congenital Enlarged Parietal Foramina with Porous Polyethylene Implants

Abstract

Enlarged biparietal foramina is an autosomal dominant disorder that is caused by a failure of completion of ossification within the parietal bones. Enlarged parietal foramina measuring more than a few millimeters are uncommon. Even though spontaneous regression has been described, closure is rarely complete, and depending on the size of the resulting defect, an unprotected brain is a concern. There are few reports on the surgical management of persistent enlarged biparietal fo

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