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April 26, 2026BMJ Case Reports

Reconstruction of the frontal bone defect two decades after trauma

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TSTheresia StiggerPPPetra PülzlJKJohannes Kerschbaumer

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Overview

Case report demonstrates effective reconstruction of a frontal bone defect in a middle-aged male after trauma, highlighting surgical advancements.

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore the surgical reconstruction of a frontal bone defect sustained two decades prior due to trauma.
  • Single case report of a male patient in his mid-40s with a forehead indentation from a parachute accident.
  • Surgical intervention focused on reconstructing the anterior wall of the frontal sinus.
  • Assessment of cosmetic and functional outcomes post-surgery.
  • Successful reconstruction of the frontal bone defect with improved cosmetic appearance.
  • No complications reported during the post-operative recovery phase.

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Stigger et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69edae394a46254e215b57dfhttps://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2025-270202
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