Progressive Skull Osteolysis in the Setting of Endotine Implantation: A Case Report.

OBJECTIVES

To report a case of a 71-year-old woman who presented 8 years following 2 endoscopic brow lift procedures for evaluation of bony irregularities of her frontoparietal skull. To highlight a novel complication of Endotine fixation following an endoscopic brow lift procedure.

METHODS

A chart review, bicoronal cranioplasty and a review of literature.

RESULTS

The patient was satisfied with her post-surgical outcome and no complications were observed at the 1-month follow-up visit. A review of the literature revealed no previous reports of focal skull osteolysis relating to Endotine implants.

CONCLUSION

We believe that our patient's focal calvarial osteolysis is a direct complication of Endotine fixation. Future research into the long-term effects of endoscopic brow lift procedures using Endotine implants is necessary to help ensure patient safety and guide future practices.