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Moshal T, Roohani I, Jolibois M, Lasky S, Stanton EW, Vallurupalli M, Wolfe EM, Munabi NCO, Hammoudeh JA, Urata MM. Skeletal and Soft Tissue Surgeries in the Long-term Management of Patients With Syndromic Craniosynostosis: A 20-Year Review. Ann Plast Surg 2024; 93:464-469. [PMID: 39331745 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000004101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND Soft tissue procedures are often crucial for normalizing the long-term facial appearance in patients with syndromic craniosynostosis, yet they are underrepresented in the literature and existing treatment algorithms. This study evaluated secondary soft tissue surgeries in relation to skeletal operations in patients with syndromic craniosynostosis. METHODS A retrospective review evaluated patients with syndromic craniosynostosis treated at a tertiary children's hospital from 2003 to 2023. Craniofacial skeletal and soft tissue procedures were assessed for timing and frequency. Skeletal surgeries included redo fronto-orbital advancements, monobloc advancement/distraction ± facial bipartition, and LeFort III or III/I advancement/distraction. Soft tissue surgeries encompassed oculoplastic procedures, scalp reconstruction, fat grafting, and septorhinoplasty. RESULTS Of 106 patients with syndromic craniosynostosis, 57 (57.8%) underwent ≥1 secondary skeletal operation, and 101 (95.3%) underwent ≥1 soft tissue procedures, averaging 3.7 ± 3.3 soft tissue procedures per patient. Patients who underwent secondary forehead advancement had significantly higher rates of subsequent lateral canthopexy (71.4% vs 25.6, P < 0.001), ptosis reconstruction (17.9% vs 7.7%, P = 0.025), and frontotemporal fat grafting (50.0% vs 15.4%, P < 0.001) than those who did not. Patients who underwent midface advancement surgery had significantly higher rates of subsequent lateral canthopexy (65.4% vs 11.1%, P < 0.001), medial canthopexy (7.7% vs 0.0%, P = 0.038), scalp reconstruction (36.5% vs 16.7%, P = 0.020), frontotemporal fat grafting (34.6% vs 14.8%, P = 0.018), malar fat grafting (11.5% vs 0.0%, P = 0.010), and septorhinoplasty (26.9% vs 1.9%, P < 0.001) than those who did not. Specifically, LeFort III or III/I advancement/distractions were significantly associated with higher rates of subsequent septorhinoplasties (33.3% vs 1.6%, P < 0.001). The mean follow-up was 10.2 ± 7.0 years. CONCLUSIONS This study revealed an intricate interplay between skeletal and soft tissue surgery in patients with syndromic craniosynostosis. Exploring techniques to reduce the need for further corrective surgery and anticipating necessary secondary interventions may improve patient counseling and outcomes.
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- Division of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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- From the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, CA
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- Division of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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Hillyar CRT, Bishop N, Nibber A, Bell-Davies FJ, Ong J. Assessing the Evidence for Nonobstetric Risk Factors for Deformational Plagiocephaly: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Interact J Med Res 2024; 13:e55695. [PMID: 39292504 PMCID: PMC11447428 DOI: 10.2196/55695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Plagiocephaly is defined as an asymmetrical distortion of the skull, resulting in an oblique trapezoid or parallelogram head shape. Deformational plagiocephaly (DP) is caused by forces acting on one side of the back of the head, distorting normal skull symmetry. OBJECTIVE The aims of this systematic review and meta-analysis were to critically assess the evidence for nonobstetric risk factors for DP and to make evidence-based recommendations for reducing the prevalence of DP. METHODS The selection criterion was studies reporting risk factors for DP. Case reviews, case series, expert opinions, and systematic reviews were excluded. PubMed and Web of Science were searched from August 21, 2010, to August 21, 2022. Publication bias was assessed using funnel plots. Meta-analyses were presented using forest plots. RESULTS A total of 19 studies (cohort studies: n=13, 68%; case-control studies: n=5, 26%; and cross-sectional studies: n=1, 5%) with a total of 14,808 participants were included. Of the 43 investigated potential nonobstetric factors, 16 (37%) were associated with DP. Of these 16 factors, 12 (75%) had odds ratios (ORs) with 95% CIs not crossing 1: insufficient vitamin D intake (OR 7.15, 95% CI 3.77-13.54), head position preference (OR 4.75, 95% CI 3.36-6.73), bottle-only feeding (OR 4.65, 95% CI 2.70-8.00), reduced tummy time (OR 3.51, 95% CI 1.71-7.21), sleeping position (OR 3.12, 95% CI 2.21-4.39), fewer motor milestones reached by the age of 6 months (OR 2.56, 95% CI 1.66-3.96), obesity (OR 2.45, 95% CI 1.02-5.90), maternal education level (OR 1.66, 95% CI 1.17-2.37), male sex (OR 1.51, 95% CI 1.07-2.12), formula feeding (OR 1.51, 95% CI 1.00-2.27), head circumference (OR 1.22, 95% CI 1.06-1.40), and mechanical ventilation (OR 1.10, 95% CI 1.00-1.14). No evidence of publication bias was detected. CONCLUSIONS This study provides a comprehensive assessment of the nonobstetric factors associated with DP and presents 11 evidence-based recommendations for reducing its prevalence. The primary limitation is that only publication bias was assessed. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42020204979; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php? ID=CRD42020204979.
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- UCL Medical School, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Oxford Medical School, Green Templeton College, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Paediatrics, Wexham Park Hospital, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, Wexham, United Kingdom
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- Craniofacial Unit, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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Gutierrez-Pineda F, Franklin BA, Punukollu A, Garcia GG, Duque OEM, Renteria HA, Perez JFP, Gonzalez IA. Efficacy and safety of sagittal synostosis surgery in older (> 12 months) patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Childs Nerv Syst 2024; 40:2801-2809. [PMID: 38856746 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-024-06472-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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PURPOSE Sagittal synostosis is the most common isolated craniosynostosis. Surgical treatment of this synostosis has been extensively described in the global literature, with promising outcomes when it is performed in the first 12 months of life. However, in some cases, patients older than 12 months arrive at the craniofacial center with this synostosis. A comprehensive study on efficacy and perioperative outcomes has yet to be fully explored in this population. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the available evidence of surgical outcomes for the treatment of sagittal synostosis among older patients to analyze the efficacy and safety of synostosis surgery in this unique population. METHODS PubMed, Embase, and Scopus were searched for studies published from inception to March 2024 reporting surgical outcomes of synostosis surgery in older patients (> 12 months) with isolated sagittal synostosis. The main outcome was the reoperation rate, with secondary endpoints including transfusion rates, aesthetic outcomes, and surgical complications. RESULTS Nine studies were included in the final analysis. The pooled proportion of the reoperation rate was 1%. The rate of excellent aesthetic results was 95%. The need for transfusion associated with the procedures was 86%, and finally, surgical complications attained a pooled ratio of 2%, indicating minimal morbidity associated with the surgical repair. CONCLUSION Sagittal synostosis surgery is a safe and effective procedure to perform in older patients; this meta-analysis suggests that open surgery confers a significant rate of excellent aesthetic results with a low reoperation rate and minimal complications associated with the intervention. Future research with direct comparisons among different techniques will validate the findings of this study, which will all contribute to the rigor of synostosis management.
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- Felipe Gutierrez-Pineda
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Antioquia, School of Medicine, Medellin, Colombia.
- Department of Neurosurgery, Colombian Neurological Institute, Medellin, Colombia.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Antioquia, School of Medicine, Medellin, Colombia
- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Pablo Tobon Uribe, Medellin, Colombia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Antioquia, School of Medicine, Medellin, Colombia
- Department of Neurosurgery, Colombian Neurological Institute, Medellin, Colombia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Antioquia, School of Medicine, Medellin, Colombia
- Department of Neurosurgery, Colombian Neurological Institute, Medellin, Colombia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Antioquia, School of Medicine, Medellin, Colombia
- Department of Neurosurgery, Colombian Neurological Institute, Medellin, Colombia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Antioquia, School of Medicine, Medellin, Colombia
- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Pablo Tobon Uribe, Medellin, Colombia
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Jeon S, Kwon DH, Han M, Oh AK, Chung JH, Kim S, Kim SK, Phi JH, Lee JY, Kim KH, Kim BJ. Identifying Risk Factors for Wound Complications Following Fronto-Orbital Advancement in Patients With Craniosynostosis: 3-dimensional Craniometrics Analysis. J Craniofac Surg 2024:00001665-990000000-01828. [PMID: 39178394 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000010539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 06/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/25/2024] Open
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This study aims to identify 3-dimensional (3D) craniometric predictors of wound complications following fronto-orbital advancement (FOA) surgery in craniosynostosis patients. The authors conducted a retrospective review of medical records for 43 patients (25 female, 18 male) who underwent open FOA between 2006 and 2023, with an average follow-up duration of 91.8 months. The data collected included age at surgery, sex, whether the craniosynostosis was syndromic, involvement of multiple sutures, history of suturectomy, wound complications (categorized as minor or major), and preoperative and postoperative 3D CT scans. The authors quantified relative changes in intracranial volume (ICV), cranial area above the Frankfurt Horizontal plane, anteroposterior diameter (APD), and cranial height (CH) using Mimics software. A logistic regression analysis was performed to identify predictors of wound complications post-FOA. Among the 43 patients who underwent FOA, 10 experienced postoperative wound complications (4 minor, 6 major), revealing significant associations with multisuture involvement and changes in △cranial area, △APD, and △CH (all P<0.05). In the multivariable analysis with backward elimination, △cranial area, and △CH were identified as significant risk factors for wound complications (OR 1.17, 95% CI: 1.01-1.36, P=0.032; and OR 0.59, 95% CI: 0.38-0.92, P=0.019, respectively). The cutoff values for △cranial area and △APD were 5.95% and 7.93%, respectively. This study identified measurable craniometric changes, especially in the cranial area, as risk factors for wound complications following FOA. It underscores the necessity for personalized surgical planning and meticulous postoperative wound care in FOA to enhance patient outcomes through risk-aware strategies.
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- Sungmi Jeon
- Division of Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine
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- Division of Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine
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- Medical Research Collaborating Center, Seoul Metropolitan Government-Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Divisions of Plastic Surgery, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC
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- Division of Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, CHA Bundang Medical Center, Gyeonggi-do
- Medical Big Data Research Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine
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- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine
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Spazzapan P, Velnar T. Isolated Sagittal Craniosynostosis: A Comprehensive Review. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:435. [PMID: 38396475 PMCID: PMC10887665 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14040435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Sagittal craniosynostosis, a rare but fascinating craniofacial anomaly, presents a unique challenge for both diagnosis and treatment. This condition involves premature fusion of the sagittal suture, which alters the normal growth pattern of the skull and can affect neurological development. Sagittal craniosynostosis is characterised by a pronounced head shape, often referred to as scaphocephaly. Asymmetry of the face and head, protrusion of the fontanel, and increased intracranial pressure are common clinical manifestations. Early recognition of these features is crucial for early intervention, and understanding the aetiology is, therefore, essential. Although the exact cause remains unclear, genetic factors are thought to play an important role. Mutations in genes such as FGFR2 and FGFR3, which disrupt the normal development of the skull, are suspected. Environmental factors and various insults during pregnancy can also contribute to the occurrence of the disease. An accurate diagnosis is crucial for treatment. Imaging studies such as ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and three-dimensional reconstructions play a crucial role in visualising the prematurely fused sagittal suture. Clinicians also rely on a physical examination and medical history to confirm the diagnosis. Early detection allows for quick intervention and better treatment outcomes. The treatment of sagittal craniosynostosis requires a multidisciplinary approach that includes neurosurgery, craniofacial surgery, and paediatric care. Traditional treatment consists of an open reconstruction of the cranial vault, where the fused suture is surgically released to allow normal growth of the skull. However, advances in minimally invasive techniques, such as endoscopic strip craniectomy, are becoming increasingly popular due to their lower morbidity and shorter recovery times. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of sagittal craniosynostosis, highlighting the aetiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, and current treatment options.
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- Peter Spazzapan
- Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Alma Mater Europaea ECM, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
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Bashiryan BA, Gadzhieva OA, Satanin LA, Lavrenyuk EA, Tere VA, Mazerkina NA, Sakharov AV, Getmanova IV, Roginsky VV. [Prospective analysis of inflammatory markers and perioperative clinical data in children with craniosynostosis undergoing reconstructive surgery]. ZHURNAL VOPROSY NEIROKHIRURGII IMENI N. N. BURDENKO 2024; 88:70-78. [PMID: 38334733 DOI: 10.17116/neiro20248801170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND Craniosynostosis (CS) is a group of skull malformations manifested by congenital absence or premature closure of cranial sutures. Reconstructive surgery in the second half of life is traditional approach for CS. The issues of surgical stress response after reconstructive surgery for CS in children are still unclear. OBJECTIVE To evaluate clinical and laboratory parameters in children undergoing traumatic reconstructive surgery for CS. MATERIAL AND METHODS Inclusion criteria were CS, reconstructive surgery, age <24 months, no comorbidities and available laboratory diagnostic protocol including complete blood count, biochemical blood test with analysis of C-reactive protein, procalcitonin, ferritin and presepsin. The study included 32 patients (24 (75%) boys and 8 (25%) girls) aged 10.29±4.99 months after surgery between October 2021 and June 2022. Non-syndromic and syndromic forms of CS were observed in 25 (78.1%) and 7 (21.9%) cases, respectively. RESULTS There were no infectious complications. We analyzed postoperative clinical data, fever, clinical and biochemical markers of inflammation. CONCLUSION Early postoperative period after reconstructive surgery for CS in children is accompanied by significant increase of inflammatory markers (C-reactive protein, procalcitonin, ferritin). However, these findings do not indicate infectious complications. This is a manifestation of nonspecific systemic reaction. Severity of systemic inflammatory response syndrome with increase in acute phase proteins indicates highly traumatic reconstructive surgery for CS in children. Analysis of serum presepsin allows for differential diagnosis between infectious complication and uncomplicated course of early postoperative period.
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- Burdenko Neurosurgical Center, Moscow, Russia
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- Burdenko Neurosurgical Center, Moscow, Russia
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- Central Research Institute of Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery, Moscow, Russia
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Bashiryan BA, Gadzhieva OA, Satanin LA, Mazerkina NA, Khukhlaeva EA, Lavrenyuk EA, Tere VA, Kwan OK, Roginsky VV. [Prospective assessment of surgical stress response in patients with craniosynostosis: comparison of clinical and laboratory data]. ZHURNAL VOPROSY NEIROKHIRURGII IMENI N. N. BURDENKO 2024; 88:62-70. [PMID: 39169583 DOI: 10.17116/neiro20248804162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Highly traumatic surgical correction of craniosynostosis (CS) is usually followed by severe postoperative period and high risk of complications. Surgical stress response (SSR) is an important and often neglected cause of severe early postoperative period. OBJECTIVE To compare clinical and laboratory parameters of SSR in children who underwent various surgeries for CS. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study included 63 patients aged 7.02±4.12 months. All ones underwent surgery for CS between October 2021 and June 2022. We analyzed clinical and laboratory markers of SSR, as well as correlation with severity of surgical stress. RESULTS No surgical complications were observed. There were postoperative complications in 12 (19.0%) cases including febrile fever in 9 (14.3%) patients, severe pain and edematous syndromes with prolonged hospital-stay in 3 (4.8%) cases. Significant correlations were revealed between severity of surgical stress and certain laboratory markers (CRP, ACTH, T3, insulin, HOMA-IR). The last ones characterized SSR severity. Patients with high scores of stress response demonstrated more severe course of early postoperative period. CONCLUSION Surgical stress scale makes it possible to predict early postoperative period and optimize patient management. Lower severity of surgical stress response following endoscopic interventions is another reason for the wider use of low-traumatic surgical methods in pediatric neurosurgery.
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- Burdenko Neurosurgical Center, Moscow, Russia
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- Burdenko Neurosurgical Center, Moscow, Russia
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- Burdenko Neurosurgical Center, Moscow, Russia
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Yousefi O, Taheri R, Sabahi M, Reynolds RA, Farrokhi A, Zoghi S, Jamshidi A, Hoghoughi MA, Iqbal MO, Jallo GI, Masoudi MS. Outcomes of the early endoscopic-assisted suturectomy for treatment of multisuture craniosynostosis. Neurosurg Rev 2023; 46:289. [PMID: 37907807 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-023-02191-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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To present the outcomes and adverse events associated with the endoscopic-assisted, minimally invasive suturectomy in patients with multisuture synostosis. This retrospective cohort study included children < 65 days of age who underwent endoscopic-assisted suturectomy (EAS) for multisuture craniosynostosis at a single tertiary referral center from 2013 to 2021. The primary outcome was calvarial expansion, and the secondary outcome was adverse events. The pre- and post-operative 3-dimensional brain computed tomography (CT) scan was used to calculate the intracranial volume and cephalic index. During a period of 2 years, 10 infants (10-64 days) diagnosed with multisuture synostosis underwent single-stage EAS of every affected suture in our center. The coronal suture was the most prevalent involved suture among our cases. The mean age and weight of the patients were 39 ± 17.5 days and 4.39 ± 0.8 kg, respectively. The surgical procedure took 42 ± 17.4 min of time and caused 46 ± 25.4 mL of bleeding on average. Ninety percent of the operations were considered successful (n = 9) regarding calvarial expansion. There were two complications, one requiring an open vault surgery and one repairing a leptomeningeal cyst. In the eight patients who did not necessitate further interventions, the mean pre-operative intracranial volume was 643.3 ± 189.4 cm3. The follow-up results within the average of 38.9 months after surgery showed that as age increases, the intracranial volume also increased significantly (R: 0.6, P < 0.0001), which suggests continued skull growth in patients who underwent EAS. With the low rate of intra- or post-operative complications and promising results on revising the restricted skull sutures, EAS seems both a safe and effective therapeutic modality in patients with multisuture synostosis, especially if completed in the first months after birth.
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- Omid Yousefi
- Pediatric Neurosurgery Research Center, Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Pediatric Neurosurgery Research Center, Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Pauline Braathen Neurological Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Pediatric Neurosurgery Research Center, Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Pediatric Neurosurgery Research Center, Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Pediatric Neurosurgery Research Center, Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Institute for Brain Protection Sciences, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL, USA
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- Pediatric Neurosurgery Research Center, Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Perioperative Morbidity of Secondary Frontal Orbital Advancement After Initial Frontal Orbital Advancement. J Craniofac Surg 2023; 34:173-176. [PMID: 36084230 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000009002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Frontal orbital advancement (FOA) is frequently performed for patients with syndromic and/or multisuture craniosynostosis. A small proportion of patients who undergo FOA have unfavorable growth and subsequently require a second FOA later in life; however, the perioperative risks associated with this second procedure are not well studied. We report results from a retrospective review of FOAs conducted from 2007 to 2022 at a single site with the same craniofacial surgeon. A total of 33 patients were included. Perioperative outcomes were compared between primary and secondary FOA procedures. The two groups were similar in regard to suture involvement and diagnosis, although the secondary FOA group was older at the time of their FOA (1.23 versus 7.07 y, P <0.001). There was no significant difference between groups in operating time, volume of blood transfusion by weight, or in the incidence of postoperative wound complications ( P >0.05). Primary FOA procedures had significantly higher weight-adjusted blood loss (28 versus 18 mL/kg, P =0.014), with a higher proportion of patients receiving a blood transfusion (95% versus 62%, P =0.025). There was no significant difference between groups in the incidence of intraoperative dural injury (50% versus 84%, P =0.067). Our findings suggest that secondary procedures appear to impose less of a surgical risk relative to primary FOA traditionally performed in infancy, likely because of the advanced age at the time of secondary FOA.
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García González O, Lozada Hernández EE, Morales Valencia E, Rueda Franco F, Escamilla Chávez E, Morales Valencia C, Berrio Perea ED, Serrano Padilla AE, Sotelo Serna RD. Ten-year experience in the surgical management of craniosynostosis. A series of 96 consecutive patients. INTERDISCIPLINARY NEUROSURGERY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inat.2021.101479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The Simultaneous Use of Spring-Mediated Cranioplasty and Distraction Osteogenesis as a Safe Modality for Multi-Suture Craniosynostosis. J Craniofac Surg 2022; 33:1596-1598. [PMID: 35610742 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000008635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Craniosynostosis caused by premature fusion of the cranial sutures most commonly involves a single suture. Less commonly, multiple sutures may fuse prematurely resulting in complex craniosynostosis. The authors present 1 case of a patient with unilateral sagittal and unilateral lambdoid craniosynostosis treated safely simultaneous with spring-mediated cranioplasty and distraction osteogenesis.
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Uppar AM, Shukla D, Nayak N, Rao G, Dwarakanath S. Syndromic Craniosynostosis: Objective and Parent-Reported Outcome Measurements after Cranio-Facial Remodelling Surgeries. Pediatr Neurosurg 2022; 57:17-27. [PMID: 34818259 DOI: 10.1159/000518393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2019] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Syndromic craniosynostosis (SC) is a rare entity compared to the non-syndromic variant. Treatment involves a multidisciplinary approach towards a multitude of problems. Early intervention is known to be better for optimum results. We reviewed outcomes of children with SC who underwent reconstructive cranio-facial surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective study was conducted using data from hospital case files and the picture archival communication system. Objective data like the cephalic index (CI), both preoperatively and post-operatively, were compared. Subjective data for the cosmesis outcome - "Sloan and Whitaker outcome class" - following surgery were assessed. Also, parent-reported outcome measurement (PROM) was performed with various parameters to assess quality of life (QOL). RESULTS We had 21 operated cases of SC, with 19 needing cranio-facial remodelling. The male to female ratio was 11:10. Crouzon's syndrome was the most common syndromic association followed by Apert's syndrome. Nineteen patients underwent cranio-facial remodelling surgeries and 2 underwent the ventriculo-peritoneal shunt only - for raised intracranial pressure (ICP). Nine patients underwent cranial remodelling with fronto-orbital advancements, and 3 of these patients also received le-fort's type 3 osteotomy and advancement later. Ten patients underwent fronto-orbital advancement with parieto-occipital barrel-stave osteotomies. OUTCOMES Improvement in the CI was maximum at the 6-month follow-up. Six (37.5%) cases had Sloan class 1 outcome, 9 (56.25%) had class 2 outcomes, and 1 patient had a class 6 outcome. Whitaker cosmesis outcomes - 14 out of 16 cases (87.5%) had Category 1 outcomes. PROM was assessed. All parents reported at least a moderate improvement in cosmesis following surgery. Out of 15 cases, 10 (66%) reported significant improvement, while 4 (26.6%) cases reported moderate improvement with respect to eye and visual problems. Four parents reported snoring as a significant problem even after surgery. Most parents felt that the children were doing well, attending regular school, and social well-being was normal and had an overall good QOL. CONCLUSIONS SC cases may have a multitude of other problems like raised ICP, ophthalmological problems, poor intelligence, and cognition apart from cosmetic concerns. PROMs revealed good outcomes in terms of cosmesis, cognition, and ophthalmological and oral cavity-related problems. Significant improvement in overall QOL was seen in most patients following cranio-facial remodelling surgery.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, NIMHANS, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, NIMHANS, Bangalore, India
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- Department of OMFS, RV Dental College, Bangalore, India
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Shcherbakov AV, Danilin VE, Letyagin GV, Kim SA, Lebedinsky VG, Andrushkevich OM. [Cranial suture ultrasound for reducing radiation exposure in diagnosis of craniosynostosis in young children]. ZHURNAL VOPROSY NEIROKHIRURGII IMENI N. N. BURDENKO 2022; 86:64-70. [PMID: 35412714 DOI: 10.17116/neiro20228602164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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UNLABELLED Currently, there are no standards for examining patients with suspected craniosynostosis. CT of the brain with 3D skull reconstruction is a common approach to diagnose craniosynostosis in many hospitals. This technique in pediatric patients is associated with a high dose of ionizing radiation and prompts searching for other diagnostic methods. OBJECTIVE To generalize an experience of cranial suture ultrasound and compare diagnostic capabilities of various ultrasound devices. MATERIAL AND METHODS We retrospectively analyzed data of cranial suture ultrasound in 49 patients under the age of 14 months with a suspected craniosynostosis. All patients underwent expert-class ultrasound. Of these, 10 patients underwent middle-class ultrasound. Age of these patients ranged from 2 to 10 months. RESULTS According to ultrasound data, we have found 48 synostotic sutures in 42 patients. There were 2 inaccurate results among these 48 sutures. In both cases, expert-class ultrasound confirmed partial closure of cranial sutures while 3D CT revealed their complete closure. Sensitivity and specificity of technique were 95.8% and 100%, respectively. Both expert- and middle-class ultrasound revealed synostotic sutures in 10 children under 1 year old. CONCLUSION Our data have shown that ultrasound of cranial sutures may be a first-line imaging technique. This method has high sensitivity and specificity in pediatric patients. Moreover, middle-class ultrasound devices may be used for diagnosis.
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- Federal Neurosurgical Center, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Neurosurgical Center, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Neurosurgical Center, Novosibirsk, Russia
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Wang MM, Haveles CS, Zukotynski BK, Reid RR, Lee JC. Facial Suture Pathology in Syndromic Craniosynostosis: Human and Animal Studies. Ann Plast Surg 2021; 87:589-599. [PMID: 34699435 PMCID: PMC8667083 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000002822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Facial deformities in syndromic craniosynostosis are not only functionally, psychosocially, and aesthetically impairing but also notoriously challenging to reconstruct. Whether facial suture synostosis plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of these deformities is inadequately studied in human patients. METHODS The MEDLINE database was queried using a methodologically generated search term inventory. Article inclusion was adjudicated by 2 authors after independent review. Articles provided insight into facial suture involvement in either syndromic craniosynostosis patients or animal models of disease. RESULTS Comprehensive review yielded 19 relevant articles meeting inclusion criteria. Mid-20th century craniofacial biologists characterized how patent facial sutures are essential for normal postnatal facial development. They also posited that premature ossification disrupts growth vectors, causing significant dysmorphologies. Recently, facial suture synostosis was found to cause midfacial deformities independent of cranial base pathology in mouse models of syndromic craniosynostosis. Few recent studies have begun exploring facial suture involvement in patients, and although they have paved the way for future research, they bear significant limitations. CONCLUSIONS The hypothesis that facial suture synostosis acts in conjunction with cranial base pathology to produce the prominent, multifocal facial deformities in syndromic craniosynostosis may fundamentally alter surgical management and warrants further investigation. Methodically evaluating the literature, this review synthesizes all basic science and human clinical research thus far on the role of facial sutures in syndromic craniosynostosis and elucidates important topics for future research. We ultimately identify the need for rigorous imaging studies that longitudinally evaluate facial osteology across patients with various craniosynostosis syndromes.
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- Maxwell M. Wang
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; University of California, Los Angeles, California
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; University of California, Los Angeles, California
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; University of California, Los Angeles, California
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- Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; University of California, Los Angeles, California
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Tcherbbis Testa V, Jaimovich S, Argañaraz R, Mantese B. Management of ventriculomegaly in pediatric patients with syndromic craniosynostosis: a single center experience. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2021; 163:3083-3091. [PMID: 34570275 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-021-04980-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Management of ventriculomegaly in pediatric patients with syndromic craniosynostosis (SC) requires understanding the underlying mechanisms that cause increased intracranial pressure (ICP) and the role of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in cranial vault expansion in order to select the best treatment option for each individual patient. METHODS A total of 33 pediatric patients with SC requiring craniofacial surgery were retrospectively evaluated. Cases of nonsyndromic craniosynostosis and shunt-induced craniosynostosis were excluded. Six syndrome-based categories were distinguished: Crouzon syndrome, Pfeiffer syndrome, Apert syndrome, cloverleaf skull syndrome, and others (Muenke syndrome, Sensenbrenner syndrome, unclassified). All of the patients were treated surgically for their cranial deformity between 2010 and 2016. The presence of ventriculomegaly and ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt requirement with its impact in cranial vault expansion were analyzed. Clinical and neuroimaging studies covering the time from presentation through the follow-up period were revised. The mean postoperative follow-up was 6 years and 3 months. A systematic review of the literature was conducted through a PubMed search. RESULTS Of the total of 33 patients with SC, 18 (54.5%) developed ventriculomegaly and 13 (39.4%) required ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placement. Six patients (18.2%) required shunt placement previous to craniofacial surgery. Seven patients (21.2%) required a shunt after craniofacial surgery. Seven fixed pressure ventriculoperitoneal shunts and six programmable valves were placed as first choice. All patients improved their clinical symptoms after shunt placement. Aesthetic results seemed to be better in patients with programmable shunts. CONCLUSIONS Unless clear criteria for overt hydrocephalus are present, it is recommended to perform craniofacial surgery as a first step in the management of patients with SC in order to preserve the expansive effect of CSF for cranial vault expansion. In our experience, the use of externally programmable valves allows for the treatment of hydrocephalus while maintaining the expansive effect of CSF for the remodeling of the cranial vault. Prospective evaluations are needed to determine causality.
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Examining the Relationship Between Wound Complications and the Use of Resorbable Plates in Cranial Vault Reconstruction. J Craniofac Surg 2021; 32:2310-2313. [PMID: 34705379 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000007663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Resorbable plates are commonly used in cranial vault reconstruction surgery. There are few published papers examining their safety profile. The authors examined the prevalence of wound complications associated with the use of resorbable plates (Inion CPS Fixation System) in pediatric patients undergoing cranial vault reconstruction. METHODS A retrospective review of patients (n = 182) who underwent cranial vault reconstruction using resorbable plate fixation was undertaken. All procedures were performed by a single Craniofacial Surgeon at the National Pediatric Craniofacial Center from 2008 to 2016. Wound complications were identified from a prospectively maintained database and medical note review. Several key patient characteristics and surgical variables were also recorded and tested for associations with wound complications. RESULTS A total of 58.8% (107 of 182) of patients were male with a median age at surgery of 16.2 months. Overall, 12.1% (22 of 182) experienced a postoperative wound complication requiring hospital admission. A total of 2.73% (5 of 182) of the patients that returned to theatre had remnants of plates removed. The authors had a mean time from primary operation to secondary reoperation of 103 days. In univariate statistical analysis, females were more likely to develop a wound complication. However, in stratified analyses excluding patients with an underlying genetic syndrome, increasing age, and lower weight but not gender were associated with wound complications. CONCLUSIONS A 12.1% (22 of 182) wound complication rate with the use of the Inion CPS Fixation System was observed. Inion plates appear to have an equivalent safety profile to other fixation devices. Increasing age and lower weight were associated with an increased risk of wound complications in nonsyndromic patients.
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Tranexamic Acid in Craniosynostosis Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Craniofac Surg 2021; 33:146-150. [PMID: 34593743 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000008123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Blood loss is a potential cause of morbidity and mortality in craniosynostosis surgery. Recent reports have suggested that the use of tranexamic acid (TXA), an antifibrinolytic agent, mitigates this blood loss. A comprehensive systematic review and subsequent meta-analysis was undertaken, with the view to clarify the effectiveness of TXA in reducing blood loss and transfusion requirements in craniosynostosis surgery. Medline and PubMed databases were searched using the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses technique, and 7003 articles were assessed based on predefined selection criteria. Seven trials were identified, of which 2 were randomized controlled trials and the remainder retrospective cohort studies. All trials were assessed using the Jadad and strengthening the reporting of observational studies in epidemiology scores. The meta-analysis found a clear statistical reduction in blood loss in those patients who received TXA perioperatively, with a combined blood loss reduction of 7.06 ml/kg (95% confidence interval -8.97 to -5.15, P < 0.00001). The blood loss reduction was found to extrapolate to a reduction in perioperative transfusion requirements by 8.47 ml/kg in this cohort (95% confidence interval -10.9 to -6.04, P < 00001). There were no TXA-related adverse outcomes recorded in the 258 patients who received TXA across all trials. The trials included in this meta-analysis were limited by underpowered population sizes and significant heterogeneity in blood loss recording techniques. Further, there was significant heterogeneity amongst operations performed. The current literature appears to support the use of TXA in craniosynostosis surgery, but further high quality randomized controlled trials are indicated, ideally including a subgroup analysis between the operations performed.
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Cacciaguerra G, Palermo M, Marino L, Rapisarda FAS, Pavone P, Falsaperla R, Ruggieri M, Marino S. The Evolution of the Role of Imaging in the Diagnosis of Craniosynostosis: A Narrative Review. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 8:children8090727. [PMID: 34572159 PMCID: PMC8467503 DOI: 10.3390/children8090727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2021] [Revised: 08/15/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Craniosynostosis, the premature closure of cranial sutures, is one of the principal causes of pediatric skull deformities. It can cause aesthetic, neurological, acoustic, ophthalmological complications up to real emergencies. Craniosynostosis are primarily diagnosed with accurate physical examination, skull measurement and observation of the deformity, but the radiological support currently plays an increasingly important role in confirming a more precise diagnosis and better planning for therapeutic interventions. The clinician must know how to diagnose in the earliest and least invasive way for the child. In the past, technological limitations reduced the choices; today, however, there are plenty of choices and it is necessary to use the various types of available imaging correctly. In the future, imaging techniques will probably rewrite the common classifications we use today. We provide an updated review of the role of imaging in this condition, through the ages, to outline the correct choice for the clinician for an early and non-invasive diagnosis.
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- Giovanni Cacciaguerra
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Section of Pediatrics and Child Neuropsychiatry, Unit of Rare Diseases of the Nervous System in Childhood, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy; (G.C.); (P.P.); (M.R.)
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- Radiology Unit 1, Department of Medical Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies “GF Ingrassia”, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy;
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, AOU “Policlinico”, PO “San Marco”, University of Catania, 95121 Catania, Italy; (L.M.); (R.F.)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Section of Pediatrics and Child Neuropsychiatry, Unit of Rare Diseases of the Nervous System in Childhood, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy; (G.C.); (P.P.); (M.R.)
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, AOU “Policlinico”, PO “San Marco”, University of Catania, 95121 Catania, Italy; (L.M.); (R.F.)
- Unit of Pediatrics and Pediatric Emergency, AOU “Policlinico”, PO “San Marco”, University of Catania, 95121 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Section of Pediatrics and Child Neuropsychiatry, Unit of Rare Diseases of the Nervous System in Childhood, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy; (G.C.); (P.P.); (M.R.)
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- Unit of Pediatrics and Pediatric Emergency, AOU “Policlinico”, PO “San Marco”, University of Catania, 95121 Catania, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0954794046
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Long-Term Neurocognitive Outcomes in Sagittal Synostosis: The Impact of Reoperation. J Craniofac Surg 2021; 32:58-61. [PMID: 33394632 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000006909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Optimal age at surgery in nonsyndromic sagittal craniosynostosis continues to be debated. Previous reports suggest that earlier age at whole vault cranioplasty more frequently requires reoperation. It is unknown, however, whether reoperation affects neurocognitive outcome. This study examined the impact of reoperation on neurocognitive outcome in children with nonsyndromic sagittal craniosynostosis using comprehensive neurocognitive testing. METHODS Forty-seven school-age children (age 5-16 years) with nonsyndromic sagittal craniosynostosis who underwent whole-vault cranioplasty were included in this analysis. Participants were administered a battery of standardized neuropsychological testing to measure neurocognitive outcomes. RESULTS Thirteen of the 47 participants underwent reoperation (27.7%); 11 out of the 13 reoperations were minor revisions while 2 reoperations were cranioplasties. Reoperation rate was not statistically different between patients who had earlier surgery (at age ≤6 months) versus later surgery (at age >6 months) (P > 0.05). Nonreoperated patients who had only one later-in-life surgery did not perform statistically better than reoperated patients on any outcome measure of neurocognitive function, including IQ, academic achievement, visuomotor integration, executive function, and behavior. Comparing reoperated earlier surgery patients with nonreoperated later surgery patients, reoperated earlier surgery patients had higher full-scale and verbal IQ (P < 0.05), scored higher on word reading, reading comprehension, spelling, numerical operations, and visuomotor integration (P < 0.05), and had fewer indicators of suspected learning disabilities (P < 0.01) compared to nonreoperated later surgery patients. CONCLUSION Reoperation rate after whole vault cranioplasty was 27.7%, with few cases of repeat cranioplasty (4.2% of all patients). Reoperation was not associated with worse neurocognitive outcome. Reoperated earlier surgery patients in fact performed better in IQ, academic achievement and visuomotor integration when compared to nonreoperated later surgery patients.
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Chattopadhyay D, Vathulya M, Jayaprakash P, Kapoor A, Verma V, Arora R. Occipitofrontal switch for correction of anterior plagiocephaly planned through virtual mock surgery. Surg Neurol Int 2021; 12:148. [PMID: 33948318 PMCID: PMC8088534 DOI: 10.25259/sni_757_2020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: Unilateral coronal synostosis causing anterior plagiocephaly can result in restricted brain development and severe facial deformities. Various surgical procedures have been described for the correction of this deformity. Cranial vault remodeling, however, is associated with several complications. Occipitofrontal switching is a novel technique which utilizes a part of the contralateral occipital bone to reconstruct the frontal area. This is the first such case reported from India and first report where virtual mock surgery has been utilized for precision and improving outcome in this elegant procedure. Case Description: A 5-year-old girl presented with left anterior plagiocephaly. 3D image of her skull was reconstructed using Geomagic Freeform software (3D Systems, Rock Hill, SC). Measurements were accurately drawn and the procedure was practised virtually before performing the occipitofrontal switch on the patient. There were minimal blood loss and postoperative morbidity. One year follow-up of the patient showed optimal correction of the defect in the forehead region, symmetrical shape of the frontal and occipital region and symmetrical brows. Conclusion: The technique of occipitofrontal switch for correction of anterior plagiocephaly is an elegant procedure with good functional and aesthetic outcome.
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- Debarati Chattopadhyay
- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Science, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Science, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Science, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Science, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Science, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, All India Institute of Medical Science, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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Baş NS, Baş S. Craniometric Measurements and Surgical Outcomes in Trigonocephaly Patients Who Underwent Surgical Treatment. Cureus 2021; 13:e13676. [PMID: 33824827 PMCID: PMC8018725 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.13676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Objective The aim of this study was to discuss the results of craniometric measurements and surgical treatments in patients operated for isolated trigonocephaly (TC) in light of the current literature. Methods A total of 18 cases who underwent surgery for isolated TC were included in the study. Age, gender, family history, follow-up time, complications, duration of surgery, surgical blood loss, and amount of blood replacement in these patients were recorded. Craniometric measurements such as metopic angle (MA), cephalic index (CI), interparietal distance (IPD), intercoronal distance (ICD), and their ratio to each other were evaluated according to pre-and postoperative parameters. Photographs of the patients were taken before and after the operation. The Whitaker classification and Kampf "aesthetic outcome staging" were used in the evaluations. Results The mean MA values after the operation increased to reach above 147 degrees in all cases. The average CI did not change. ICD measurement averages increased significantly. The average IPD/ICD ratio decreased due to the increase in ICD and the enlargement of the anterior fossa after the operation. According to the Whitaker classification and Kampf “aesthetic outcome staging” scale, 17 of our cases were at stage I, rated as perfect, and one was at stage II, rated as good. Conclusion Surgery performed at the appropriate time for TC yields cosmetically satisfactory results. Since potential neurological and cognitive morbidities occur mostly in school-age patients, long-term follow-up of the cases is required. Performing craniometric measurements enables patients to be evaluated with objective and measurable numerical data.
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- Nuri Serdar Baş
- Department of Neurosurgery, Bagcilar Education and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, TUR
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- Department of Radiology, Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital, İstanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University, Istanbul, TUR
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Munarriz PM, Pascual B, Castaño-Leon AM, García-Recuero I, Redondo M, de Aragón AM, Romance A. Apert syndrome: Cranial procedures and brain malformations in a series of patients. Surg Neurol Int 2020; 11:361. [PMID: 33194294 PMCID: PMC7655990 DOI: 10.25259/sni_413_2020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background: Apert syndrome is one of the most severe craniofacial disorders. This study aims to describe the craniofacial surgeries and central nervous system malformations of a cohort of children with Apert syndrome treated in the past 20 years and to compare these data with previously published data. Methods: Retrospective analysis of a series of patients with Apert syndrome treated between 1999 and 2019 in our hospital. Information was analyzed regarding craniofacial procedures, hydrocephalus and presence of shunts, Chiari malformation Type 1, and other brain malformations such as corpus callosum and septum pellucidum anomalies. Results: Thirty-seven patients were studied. Ventriculoperitoneal shunt prevalence was 24.3%, and 8.1% of patients required decompressive surgery for Chiari malformation. All of them needed at least one cranial vault remodeling procedure. The median age for this procedure was 8 months. In 69.7% of patients, the first cranial vault intervention was performed in the fronto-orbital region. In 36.4% of patients, a midface advancement had been performed at the time of this review, although this proportion was very dependent on the follow-up period and the age of the patients. The median age for the midface advancement procedure was 5.25 years. Anomalies of the corpus callosum and the septum pellucidum were reported in 43.2% and 59.5% of patients, respectively. Conclusion: Apert syndrome is a type of syndromic craniosynostosis, and patients usually require one or more cranial and facial surgeries. In comparison with other syndromic craniosynostosis types, Apert syndrome less frequently requires a VP shunt or treatment for a Chiari malformation.
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- Pablo M Munarriz
- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain.,Department of Craniofacial Unit (ERN CRANIO), Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain.,Department of Craniofacial Unit (ERN CRANIO), Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain.,Department of Craniofacial Unit (ERN CRANIO), Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain.,Department of Craniofacial Unit (ERN CRANIO), Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain.,Department of Craniofacial Unit (ERN CRANIO), Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Radiology, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain.,Department of Craniofacial Unit (ERN CRANIO), Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain.,Department of Craniofacial Unit (ERN CRANIO), Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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BACKGROUND Complications of cranial distraction techniques can arise perioperatively. This study assessed long-term clinical outcomes following cranial distraction for craniosynostosis. We analyzed factors involved in those complications. METHODS We retrospectively assessed outcomes from 120cases treated with cranial distraction for craniosynostosis between 1997 and 2019. Age at surgery, type of craniosynostosis, length of advancement, and complications were reviewed. We analyzed cases in which clinical characteristics and medical data appeared to increase the risk of complications. RESULTS Of the 120 patients (65 males, 55 females), 79 had syndromic craniosynostosis and 41 had nonsyndromic craniosynostosis. Type of craniosynostosis was scaphocephaly in 17 patients, trigonocephaly in 4, plagiocephaly in 15, brachycephaly in 57, oxycephaly in 14, cloverleaf in 10, and others in 3. Mean age at surgery was 18.6 months (range, 3-525 months). Mean total length of advancement was 32.3 mm (range, 5.5-62.0 mm). No deaths were encountered. Complications included cerebrospinal fluid leaks in 5 patients, epidural abscess in 1, local infections in 33, device problems in 20, erosions and/or ulcers in 23 and decubitus ulcers in 8.Comparisons of complications and factors: Local infection showed no significant correlation with type of craniosynostosis, nor with the total length of advancement. Plate displacement showed significant relationships with total length of advancement, or with age at surgery (P < 0.01). CONCLUSION These results suggested that local infection occurred independent of the type of craniosynostosis. Plate displacement and ulcers appear to occur more easily among patients with longer lengths of advancement or with surgery at a younger age, due to the weakness of the cranial bones.
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What Is the Difference in Cranial Base Morphology in Isolated and Syndromic Bicoronal Synostosis? Plast Reconstr Surg 2020; 146:599-610. [DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000007068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Thirty Years Later: What Has Craniofacial Distraction Osteogenesis Surgery Replaced? Plast Reconstr Surg 2020; 145:1073e-1088e. [DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000006821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Jung BK, Yun IS. Diagnosis and treatment of positional plagiocephaly. Arch Craniofac Surg 2020; 21:80-86. [PMID: 32380806 PMCID: PMC7206465 DOI: 10.7181/acfs.2020.00059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Positional plagiocephaly is increasing in infants. Positional plagiocephaly is an asymmetric deformation of skull due to various reasons; first birth, assisted labor, multiple pregnancy, prematurity, congenital muscular torticollis and position of head. Positional plagiocephaly can mostly be diagnosed clinically and by physical examinations. The simplest way to assess the severity of plagiocephaly is to use a diagonal caliper during physical examination, which measures the difference between the diagonal lengths on each side of the head. Plagiocephaly can be treated surgically or conservatively. Positional plagiocephaly, which is not accompanied by craniosynostosis, is treated conservatively. Conservative treatments involve a variety of treatments, such as change of positions, physiotherapy, massage therapy, and helmet therapy. Systematic approaches to clinical examination, diagnosis and treatment of positional plagiocephaly can be necessary and the age-appropriate treatment is recommended for patients with positional plagiocephaly.
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- Bok Ki Jung
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Institute for Human Tissue Restoration, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Institute for Human Tissue Restoration, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Azoulay-Avinoam S, Bruun R, MacLaine J, Allareddy V, Resnick CM, Padwa BL. An Overview of Craniosynostosis Craniofacial Syndromes for Combined Orthodontic and Surgical Management. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am 2020; 32:233-247. [PMID: 32081578 DOI: 10.1016/j.coms.2020.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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This article provides an overview of epidemiology, genetics, and common orofacial features of those with craniosynostosis. Patients with craniosynostosis require several surgical procedures along with continuum of care. The earliest surgical interventions are done during the first few years of life to relieve the fused sutures. Midface advancement, limited phase of orthodontic treatment, and combined orthodontics/orthognathic surgery treatment are usually required during later years. This article presents several examples of cases with outcomes associated with these procedures.
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- Shayna Azoulay-Avinoam
- Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, 801 South Paulina Street, 138AD (MC841), Chicago, IL 60612-7211, USA
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- Boston Children's Hospital Cleft Lip/Palate and Craniofacial Teams, Department of Dentistry, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Developmental Biology, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, 801 South Paulina Street, 138AD (MC841), Chicago, IL 60612-7211, USA.
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- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Program, Department of Plastic & Oral Surgery, Harvard Medical School, 300 Longwood Avenue, Hunnewell, 1st Floor, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Plastic & Oral Surgery, Harvard Medical School, 300 Longwood Avenue, Hunnewell, 1st Floor, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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Field NC, Raviv N, Adamo MA. Utility of Postoperative Fever Workup After Craniosynostosis Repair. World Neurosurg 2019; 132:e430-e433. [PMID: 31470155 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.08.122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2019] [Revised: 08/16/2019] [Accepted: 08/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Craniosynostosis is the premature fusion of ≥1 cranial sutures. Surgical management involves early cranial vault reconstruction. Postoperative management of these patients is often complicated by fever of unknown origin and results in additional laboratory studies, extended hospital intensive care unit stays, and increased cost to the patient. METHODS A retrospective analysis of 70 consecutive patients who underwent cranial vault reconstruction were included. Postoperative fever (Tmax), length of stay, transfusions, estimated blood loss, and white blood cell counts were obtained, as well as blood, urine, and other culture data. RESULTS Mean age at surgery was 1.1 years. Sixty (86%) patients had idiopathic postoperative fevers >38°C. Of those, 20% underwent fever workups, none of which returned a positive culture or concern for pneumonia. Length of stay was significantly increased in patients who had fever workups (6.1 days vs. 4.7, P < 0.001). There was no significant difference in age, estimated blood loss, Tmax, white blood cell count, and day of postoperative fever between groups. The average estimated cost of a fever workup at our institution is $1288 (U.S. dollars). CONCLUSIONS Fever of unknown origin is a common finding after craniosynostosis repair. Workup for fever of unknown did not result in the identification of an infection and added significantly to the cost and patient's length of stay.
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- Nicholas C Field
- Department of Neurosurgery, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA
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Han W, Yang X, Wu S, Fan S, Chen X, Aung ZM, Liu T, Zhang Y, Gu S, Chai G. A new method for cranial vault reconstruction: Augmented reality in synostotic plagiocephaly surgery. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2019; 47:1280-1284. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2019.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2018] [Revised: 02/11/2019] [Accepted: 04/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Paganini A, Bhatti-Söfteland M, Fischer S, Kölby D, Hansson E, O’Hara J, Maltese G, Tarnow P, Kölby L. In search of a single standardised system for reporting complications in craniofacial surgery: a comparison of three different classifications. J Plast Surg Hand Surg 2019; 53:321-327. [DOI: 10.1080/2000656x.2019.1626736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Anna Paganini
- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Gothenburg, The Sahlgrenska Academy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Gothenburg, The Sahlgrenska Academy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Gothenburg, The Sahlgrenska Academy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Gothenburg, The Sahlgrenska Academy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Gothenburg, The Sahlgrenska Academy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Craniofacial Surgery Department, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Gothenburg, The Sahlgrenska Academy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Gothenburg, The Sahlgrenska Academy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Gothenburg, The Sahlgrenska Academy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Mohanty A, Godwin K, Albitar MF, Malkani G. Bilateral Transverse Sinus Thrombosis following Craniotomy and Cranial Reconstruction for Sagittal Craniosynostosis. Pediatr Neurosurg 2019; 54:411-415. [PMID: 31597142 DOI: 10.1159/000503106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2019] [Accepted: 09/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Craniotomy and cranial reconstruction is the most common procedure for children older than 6 months with craniosynostosis. Dural sinus thrombosis after this surgery has not been well reported in the literature. CASE PRESENTATION This 2-year-old child underwent a bilateral craniotomy and cranial reconstruction for sagittal craniosynostosis. He had a partial thickness tear of the wall of the right transverse sinus which was uneventfully managed. Postoperative imaging showed evidence of bilateral thrombosis of the transverse sinus with a small occipital hemorrhage. He was started on low-molecular-weight heparin. Follow-up imaging showed nonprogression of the thrombosis. Four days later, he developed pulmonary hemorrhage, had an extended period of low oxygenation and hypotension with acute respiratory distress syndrome, and had to be ventilated for a prolonged period. Follow-up MRI showed evidence of extensive bilateral cortical hypointensities possibly due to hypoxemia. At the last follow-up, he continued to be grossly neurologically impaired. CONCLUSION Thrombosis of the dural sinuses is a very rare occurrence after an extensive craniotomy and cranial reconstruction. However, it should be considered during the postoperative period and, if diagnosed, it should be treated with anticoagulants. Avoiding a direct sinus injury during reflection of the craniotomy flap and covering the exposed sinus with moist cottonoids during the surgery is advocated to prevent sinus thrombosis.
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- Aaron Mohanty
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, Texas, USA,
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, Webster, Texas, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, Webster, Texas, USA
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Comparison of Distraction Osteogenesis and Single-Stage Remodeling for Correction of Unilateral Coronal Craniosynostosis. J Craniofac Surg 2019; 30:370-376. [DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000005038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Cha BK, Choi DS, Jang IS, Yook HT, Lee SY, Lee SS, Lee SK. Aberrant growth of the anterior cranial base relevant to severe midface hypoplasia of Apert syndrome. Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg 2018; 40:40. [PMID: 30591916 PMCID: PMC6289935 DOI: 10.1186/s40902-018-0179-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2018] [Accepted: 10/31/2018] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Background A 9-year-old male showed severe defects in midface structures, which resulted in maxillary hypoplasia, ocular hypertelorism, relative mandibular prognathism, and syndactyly. He had been diagnosed as having Apert syndrome and received a surgery of frontal calvaria distraction osteotomy to treat the steep forehead at 6 months old, and a surgery of digital separation to treat severe syndactyly of both hands at 6 years old. Nevertheless, he still showed a turribrachycephalic cranial profile with proptosis, a horizontal groove above supraorbital ridge, and a short nose with bulbous tip. Methods Fundamental aberrant growth may be associated with the cranial base structure in radiological observation. Results The Apert syndrome patient had a shorter and thinner nasal septum in panthomogram, PA view, and Waters' view; shorter zygomatico-maxillary width (83.5 mm) in Waters' view; shorter length between the sella and nasion (63.7 mm) on cephalogram; and bigger zygomatic axis angle of the cranial base (118.2°) in basal cranial view than a normal 9-year-old male (94.8 mm, 72.5 mm, 98.1°, respectively). On the other hand, the Apert syndrome patient showed interdigitating calcification of coronal suture similar to that of a normal 30-year-old male in a skull PA view. Conclusion Taken together, the Apert syndrome patient, 9 years old, showed retarded growth of the anterior cranial base affecting severe midface hypoplasia, which resulted in a hypoplastic nasal septum axis, retruded zygomatic axes, and retarded growth of the maxilla and palate even after frontal calvaria distraction osteotomy 8 years ago. Therefore, it was suggested that the severe midface hypoplasia and dysostotic facial profile of the present Apert syndrome case are closely relevant to the aberrant growth of the anterior cranial base supporting the whole oro-facial and forebrain development.
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- Bong Kuen Cha
- 1Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, South Korea
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- 1Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, South Korea
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- 1Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, South Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Chunbuk National University, Jeonju, South Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Chunbuk National University, Jeonju, South Korea
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- 3Department of Oral Pathology, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, 123 Chibyun-dong, Gangneung, 210-702 South Korea
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- 3Department of Oral Pathology, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, 123 Chibyun-dong, Gangneung, 210-702 South Korea
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Thenier-Villa JL, Sanromán-Álvarez P, Miranda-Lloret P, Plaza Ramírez ME. Incomplete reossification after craniosynostosis surgery-incidence and analysis of risk factors: a clinical-radiological assessment study. J Neurosurg Pediatr 2018; 22:120-127. [PMID: 29799353 DOI: 10.3171/2018.2.peds17717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE One of the principles of the surgical treatment of craniosynostosis includes the release of fused bone plates to prevent recurrence. Such bone defects require a reossification process after surgery to prevent a cosmetic problem or brain vulnerability to damage. The objective of this study is to describe and analyze the radiological and clinical evolution of bone defects after craniosynostosis. METHODS From January 2005 to May 2016, 248 infants underwent surgical correction of craniosynostosis at HUiP La Fe Valencia; the authors analyzed data from 216 of these cases that met the inclusion criteria for this study. Various surgical techniques were used according to the age of the patient and severity of the case, including endoscopic-assisted suturectomy, open suturectomy, fronto-orbital advancement, and cranial vault remodeling. Clinical follow-up and radiological quantitative measurements in 2 periods-12-24 months and 2 years after surgery-were analyzed; 94 patients had a postoperative CT scan and were included in the radiological analysis. RESULTS At the end of the follow-up period, 92 of 216 patients (42.59%) showed complete closure of the bone defect, 112 patients (51.85%) had minor bone defects, and 12 patients (5.56%) had significant bone defects that required surgical intervention. In the multivariate analysis, age at first surgery was not significantly associated with incomplete reossification (p = 0.15), nor was surgical site infection (p = 0.75). Multivariate analysis identified area of cranial defect greater than 5 cm2 in the first CT scan as predictive of incomplete reossification (p = 0.04). The mean area of cranial defect in the first CT scan (12-24 months after surgery) was 3.69 cm2 in patients treated with open surgery and 7.13 cm2 in those treated with endoscopic-assisted procedures; in the multivariate analysis, type of procedure was not related to incomplete reossification (p = 0.46). The positive predictive value of palpation as evaluation of bone cranial defects was 50% for significant defects and 71% for minor defects. CONCLUSIONS The incidence of cranial defects due to incomplete reossification requiring cranioplasty was 5.56% in our series. Defects greater than 5 cm2 in the first postoperative CT scan showed a positive association with incomplete reossification. Patients treated with endoscope-assisted procedures had larger defects in the initial follow-up, but the final incidence of cranial defects was not significantly different in the endoscope-assisted surgery group from that in the open surgery group.
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- José Luis Thenier-Villa
- 1Department of Neurological Surgery, HUiP La Fe, Valencia; and.,2Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Complex of Vigo, Vigo, Spain
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- 1Department of Neurological Surgery, HUiP La Fe, Valencia; and.,2Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Complex of Vigo, Vigo, Spain
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Gadgil N, Pan IW, Babalola S, Lam S. Evaluating the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program-Pediatric Surgical Risk Calculator for Pediatric Craniosynostosis Surgery. J Craniofac Surg 2018; 29:1546-1550. [PMID: 29877982 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000004654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The American College of Surgeons' National Surgical Quality Improvement Program-Pediatric (NSQIP-P) risk calculator was developed based on national data. There have been no studies assessing the risk calculator's performance in pediatric neurosurgery. The authors aimed to evaluate the predictions from the risk calculator compared to our single institution experience in craniosynostosis surgery. METHODS Outcomes from craniosynostosis surgeries performed between 2012 and 2016 at our academic pediatric hospital were evaluated using the NSQIP-P risk calculator. Descriptive statistics were performed comparing predicted 30-day postoperative events and clinically observed outcomes. The performance of the calculator was evaluated using the Brier score and receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC). RESULTS A total of 202 craniosynostosis surgeries were included. Median age was 0.74 years (range 0.15-6.32); 66% were males. Blood transfusion occurred in 162/202 patients (80%). The following clinical characteristics were statistically correlated with surgical complications: American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification >1 (P < 0.001), central nervous system abnormality (P < 0.001), syndromic craniosynostosis (P = 0.001), and redo operations (P = 0.002). Postoperative events occurred in <3%, including hardware breakage, tracheal-cartilaginous sleeve associated with critical airway, and surgical site infection. The calculator performed well in predicting any complication (Brier = 0.067, ROC = 73.9%), and for pneumonia (Brier = 0.0049, ROC 99%). The calculator predicted a low rate of cardiac complications, venous thromboembolism, renal failure, reintubation, and death; the observed rate of these complications was 0. CONCLUSIONS The risk calculator demonstrated reasonable ability to predict the low number of perioperative complications in patients undergoing craniosynostosis surgery with a composite complications outcome. Efforts to improve the calculator may include further stratification based on procedure-specific risk factors.
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- Nisha Gadgil
- Department of Neurosurgery, Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX
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Pendharkar AV, Shahin MN, Cavallo C, Zhao X, Ho AL, Sussman ES, Grant GA. Minimally invasive approaches to craniosynostosis. J Neurosurg Sci 2018; 62:745-764. [PMID: 29790726 DOI: 10.23736/s0390-5616.18.04483-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Craniosynostosis (CS) is defined as the premature fusion of one or more calvarial sutures. This carries several consequences, including abnormal/asymmetric cranial vault development, increased intracranial pressure, compromised neurocognitive development, and craniofacial deformity. Definitive management is surgical with the goal of protecting cerebral development by re-establishing normal cranial vault expansion and correcting cosmetic deformity. In today's practice, CS surgery has advanced radically from simple craniectomies to major cranial vault reconstructive (CVR) procedures. More recently there has been considerable interest in endoscopic assisted surgery (EAS). Theoretical benefits include decreased operative time, morbidity, blood loss, postoperative pain, cost and faster recovery times. In this focused review, we summarize the current body of literature reporting clinical outcomes in EAS and review the data comparing EAS and CVR.
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- Arjun V Pendharkar
- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA -
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- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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Kajdic N, Spazzapan P, Velnar T. Craniosynostosis - Recognition, clinical characteristics, and treatment. Bosn J Basic Med Sci 2018. [PMID: 28623672 DOI: 10.17305/bjbms.2017.2083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Craniosynostosis is a developmental craniofacial anomaly, resulting in impairment of brain development and abnormally shaped skull. The main cause of craniosynostosis is premature closure of one or more cranial sutures. It usually occurs as an isolated condition, but may also be associated with other malformations as part of complex syndromes. When left untreated, craniosynostosis can cause serious complications, such as developmental delay, facial abnormality, sensory, respiratory and neurological dysfunction, anomalies affecting the eye, and psychological disturbances. Thus, early diagnosis, expert surgical techniques, postoperative care, and adequate follow-up are of vital importance in treating craniosynostosis.
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- Nina Kajdic
- Chair of Surgery, Medical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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Twenty-Year Review of a Single Surgeon's Experience Using a Unique Surgical Technique to Correct Lambdoidal Synostosis. J Craniofac Surg 2018; 28:1761-1765. [PMID: 28962092 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000003940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Numerous techniques for the surgical management of lambdoidal synostosis have been previously described; however, no best practice technique currently exists. Surgical procedures range from complete posterior calvarial reconstruction to distraction osteogenesis techniques. Our primary purpose is to describe a novel approach to correct unilateral or bilateral lambdoidal synostosis. METHODS A retrospective review was performed on a single surgeon's experience with craniosynostosis (1994-2014). Specifically, craniosynostosis cases involving the lambdoidal suture, which were repaired using a novel 'tongue and groove' technique, were identified. RESULTS A total of 664 craniosynostosis cases were retrieved, with 21 primarily involving the lambdoidal suture (3.2%). Of these, 18 were unilateral and 3 were bilateral lambdoidal synostosis. Male-to-female ratio was 3:1. Average age of first encounter with a craniofacial physician was 33 weeks (8 months). Average age at time of surgery was 43 weeks (10.75 months). Complications of this technique included 1 patient who experienced refusion of his lambdoidal suture and fusion of his sagittal suture, and 4 who returned for bone graft coverage of full-thickness calvarial defects owing to a lack of complete reossification. CONCLUSION The "tongue and groove" technique represents a novel method for the management of lambdoidal synostosis with good esthetic outcomes, allowing immediate cranial stabilization with increased skull volume. This technique, used by the senior author for >20 years, provides a reproducible and reliable method of correcting lambdoidal synostosis.
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Craniosynostosis and Guanine Nucleotide-binding Protein Alpha Stimulating Mutation: Risk of Bleeding Diathesis and Circulatory Collapse in Patients Undergoing Cranial Vault Reconstruction. J Craniofac Surg 2018; 28:1286-1288. [PMID: 28358762 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000003592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Reconstruction of the craniosynostosis deformity is a relatively safe operation with low overall complication risks. Despite expected risk of significant blood loss, life-threatening bleeding is relatively rare, and there is a low incidence of reported deaths in the literature. Several modalities have been described for perioperative mitigation of blood loss and transfusion requirements. Due to the low overall risk of life-threatening bleeding and circulatory collapse, it is judicious that any potential causes of such unusual but potentially significant fatal bleeding complication be evaluated and reported to increase awareness for craniofacial surgeons treating these conditions. In this report and literature review, the authors present a highly unusual patient with significant bone bleeding and circulatory collapse in a metopic craniosynostosis patient with guanine nucleotide-binding protein alpha stimulating (GNAS) mutation; perform a literature review regarding bleeding diathesis in craniosynostosis patients with GNAS mutations; and suggest guidelines to potentially prevent mortality in such patients.
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Anania P, Pacetti M, Ravegnani M, Pavanello M, Piatelli G, Consales A. Iatrogenic Pseudoaneurysm of Superficial Temporal Artery After Surgery for Scaphocephaly: Case Report and Review of Literature. World Neurosurg 2018; 111:60-62. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.12.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2017] [Revised: 12/05/2017] [Accepted: 12/08/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Demystifying the "Triple Point: " Technical Nuances of the Fronto-Orbital Advancement. J Craniofac Surg 2018; 29:796-799. [PMID: 29489569 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000004147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Removal of the fronto-orbital bandeau is one of the most critical components for procedures designed to correct anomalies of the craniofacial skeleton and remodel the anterior calvarial vault. It is also used to improve exposure of the anterior cranial fossa. It is arguably one of the more difficult portions of some craniofacial procedures. While the technique for fronto-orbito-sphenoid osteotomy has been frequently described, it has only been minimally detailed. Separation of bone in this region remains challenging due to the bone thickness, adjacent vital structures, and limited direct visibility. The present paper describes the anatomy of this particular region, which the authors have termed the "triple point", to facilitate successful osteotomy and avoid potential injury.
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Arts S, Delye H, van Lindert EJ. Intraoperative and postoperative complications in the surgical treatment of craniosynostosis: minimally invasive versus open surgical procedures. J Neurosurg Pediatr 2018; 21:112-118. [PMID: 29171801 DOI: 10.3171/2017.7.peds17155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare minimally invasive endoscopic and open surgical procedures, to improve informed consent of parents, and to establish a baseline for further targeted improvement of surgical care, this study evaluated the complication rate and blood transfusion rate of craniosynostosis surgery in our department. METHODS A prospective complication registration database that contains a consecutive cohort of all pediatric neurosurgical procedures in the authors' neurosurgical department was used. All pediatric patients who underwent neurosurgical treatment for craniosynostosis between February 2004 and December 2014 were included. In total, 187 procedures were performed, of which 121 were endoscopically assisted minimally invasive procedures (65%). Ninety-three patients were diagnosed with scaphocephaly, 50 with trigonocephaly, 26 with plagiocephaly, 3 with brachycephaly, 9 with a craniosynostosis syndrome, and 6 patients were suffering from nonsyndromic multisutural craniosynostosis. RESULTS A total of 18 complications occurred in 187 procedures (9.6%, 95% CI 6.2-15), of which 5.3% (n = 10, 95% CI 2.9-10) occurred intraoperatively and 4.2% (n = 8, 95% CI 2.2-8.2) occurred postoperatively. In the open surgical procedure group, 9 complications occurred: 6 intraoperatively and 3 postoperatively. In the endoscopically assisted procedure group, 9 complications occurred: 4 intraoperatively and 5 postoperatively. Blood transfusion was needed in 100% (n = 66) of the open surgical procedures but in only 21% (n = 26, 95% CI 15-30) of the endoscopic procedures. One patient suffered a transfusion reaction, and 6 patients suffered infections, only one of which was a surgical site infection. A dural tear was the most common intraoperative complication that occurred (n = 8), but it never led to postoperative sequelae. Intraoperative bleeding from a sagittal sinus occurred in one patient with only minimal blood loss. There were no deaths, permanent morbidity, or neurological sequelae. CONCLUSIONS Complications during craniosynostosis surgery were relatively few and minor and were without permanent sequelae in open and in minimally invasive procedures. The blood transfusion rate was significantly reduced in endoscopic procedures compared with open procedures.
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Clinical Evaluation of Standardized Fronto-Orbital Advancement for Correction of Isolated Trigonocephaly. J Craniofac Surg 2018; 29:72-75. [DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000004058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Iyer RR, Wu A, Macmillan A, Musavi L, Cho R, Lopez J, Jallo GI, Dorafshar AH, Ahn ES. Use of computer-assisted design and manufacturing to localize dural venous sinuses during reconstructive surgery for craniosynostosis. Childs Nerv Syst 2018; 34:137-142. [PMID: 28921242 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-017-3601-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2017] [Accepted: 09/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Cranial vault remodeling surgery for craniosynostosis carries the potential risk of dural venous sinus injury given the extensive bony exposure. Identification of the dural venous sinuses can be challenging in patients with craniosynostosis given the lack of accurate surface-localizing landmarks. Computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) has allowed surgeons to pre-operatively plan these complex procedures in an effort to increase reconstructive efficiency. An added benefit of this technology is the ability to intraoperatively map the dural venous sinuses based on pre-operative imaging. We utilized CAD/CAM technology to intraoperatively map the dural venous sinuses for patients undergoing reconstructive surgery for craniosynostosis in an effort to prevent sinus injury, increase operative efficiency, and enhance patient safety. Here, we describe our experience utilizing this intraoperative technology in pediatric patients with craniosynostosis. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the charts of children undergoing reconstructive surgery for craniosynostosis using CAD/CAM surgical planning guides at our institution between 2012 and 2016. Data collected included the following: age, gender, type of craniosynostosis, estimated blood loss, sagittal sinus deviation from the sagittal suture, peri-operative outcomes, and hospital length of stay. RESULTS Thirty-two patients underwent reconstructive cranial surgery for craniosynostosis, with a median age of 11 months (range, 7-160). Types of synostosis included metopic (6), unicoronal (6), sagittal (15), lambdoid (1), and multiple suture (4). Sagittal sinus deviation from the sagittal suture was maximal in unicoronal synostosis patients (10.2 ± 0.9 mm). All patients tolerated surgery well, and there were no occurrences of sagittal sinus, transverse sinus, or torcular injury. CONCLUSIONS The use of CAD/CAM technology allows for accurate intraoperative dural venous sinus localization during reconstructive surgery for craniosynostosis and enhances operative efficiency and surgeon confidence while minimizing the risk of patient morbidity.
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- Rajiv R Iyer
- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 North Wolfe Street, Phipps 560A, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 North Wolfe Street, Phipps 560A, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 North Wolfe Street, Phipps 560A, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 North Wolfe Street, Phipps 560A, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA.
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Ittleman BR, Mckissick J, Bosanko KA, Ocal E, Golinko M, Zarate YA. Less common underlying genetic diagnoses found in a cohort of 139 individuals surgically corrected for craniosynostosis. Am J Med Genet A 2017; 176:487-491. [PMID: 29160013 DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.a.38532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2017] [Revised: 10/09/2017] [Accepted: 10/15/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Benjamin R Ittleman
- Department of Pediatrics, Arkansas Children's Hospital, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
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- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine, Little Rock, Arkansas
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- Section of Genetics and Metabolism, Department of Pediatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Arkansas Children's Hospital, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Arkansas Children's Hospital, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
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- Section of Genetics and Metabolism, Department of Pediatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
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Analysis of Morbidity, Readmission, and Reoperation After Craniosynostosis Repair in Children. J Craniofac Surg 2017; 28:401-405. [DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000003316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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[Guide to clinical practice for the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of non-syndromic craniosynostosis on 3 levels of care]. CIR CIR 2016; 85:401-410. [PMID: 28034516 DOI: 10.1016/j.circir.2016.10.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2016] [Accepted: 10/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Craniosynostosis is a congenital anomaly resulting from the premature fusion of the cranial sutures changing growth patterns of the skull. METHODOLOGY Focus, scope, target population and clinical questions to be solved were defined. A systematic search for evidence in different databases (Medline, Embase, KoreaMed, Cochrane Library and the website of the World Health Organization) in stages was performed: clinical practice guidelines; systematic reviews, and clinical trials and observational studies; using MeSH, Decs and corresponding free terms, unrestricted language or temporality. Risk of bias was evaluated using appropriate tools (AMSTAR, Risk of Bias or STROBE). The quality of evidence was graduated using the GRADE system. Modified Delphi Panel technique was used to assign the recommendation's strength and direction, as well as the degree of agreement with it, taking into account the quality of evidence, balance between risks and benefits of interventions, values and preferences of patients and availability of resources. RESULTS There were 3,712 documents obtained by search algorithms; selecting 29 documents for inclusion in the qualitative synthesis. Due to heterogeneity between studies, it was not possible to perform meta-analysis. CONCLUSIONS We issued 7 recommendations and 8 good practice points, which will serve as support for decision-making in the comprehensive care of patients with craniosynostosis.
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Breik O, Mahindu A, Moore MH, Molloy CJ, Santoreneos S, David DJ. Apert syndrome: Surgical outcomes and perspectives. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2016; 44:1238-45. [PMID: 27378001 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2016.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2015] [Revised: 05/06/2016] [Accepted: 06/03/2016] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Apert syndrome is a rare congenital malformation with severe craniofacial anomalies. The aim of this study was to review the outcomes of craniofacial and neurosurgical interventions in Apert syndrome patients treated at a single institution. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective review of all patient records with a diagnosis of Apert syndrome assessed and managed in the Australian Craniofacial Unit (ACFU) from 1985 to 2013 was conducted. RESULTS A total of 94 patients were identified, and 130 transcranial procedures were performed. Of the patients, 83 underwent a fronto-orbital advancement (FOA) as their primary procedure, and 18 patients also underwent a posterior vault procedure. Twenty patients underwent a fronto-facial monobloc advancement. Overall, 70% of patients underwent at least 2 transcranial procedures. Shunts were inserted in 2 patients preoperatively and in 5 patients postoperatively for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks or acute hydrocephalus. Re-do FOAs were performed in 8 patients. Patients who underwent an FOA at the age of more than 18 months had no recurrence of raised intracranial pressure (ICP). Of 18 patients who also underwent a posterior vault procedure, 1 patient had recurrence of raised ICP. Midfacial surgery was performed early if there was evidence of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), but delayed midfacial surgery was preferred. Complications were reported in 18% of procedures. The most common complications were CSF leaks and acute hydrocephalus. CONCLUSION Shunting is rarely required in Apert syndrome patients, confirming a predominantly nonprogressive ventriculomegaly. FOA appears to be a more stable procedure when performed at an age of more than 18 months. Undergoing a posterior vault procedure may reduce the risk of recurrent raised ICP and lead to fewer transcranial procedures needed in childhood. Midfacial surgery should be delayed until adolescence where there is no evidence of OSA, psychological disturbance, or complications of exorbitism. Complications are rare when these patients are treated by an experienced craniofacial team.
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- Omar Breik
- Australian Craniofacial Unit, Women's and Children's Hospital, 72 King William Rd, North Adelaide, South Australia 5006, Australia.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Women's and Children's Hospital, 72 King William Rd, North Adelaide, South Australia 5006, Australia
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- Australian Craniofacial Unit, Women's and Children's Hospital, 72 King William Rd, North Adelaide, South Australia 5006, Australia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Women's and Children's Hospital, 72 King William Rd, North Adelaide, South Australia 5006, Australia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Women's and Children's Hospital, 72 King William Rd, North Adelaide, South Australia 5006, Australia
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- Australian Craniofacial Unit, Women's and Children's Hospital, 72 King William Rd, North Adelaide, South Australia 5006, Australia
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Pseudomeningocele With Orbital Extension as a Complication of Fronto-Orbital Advancement and Remodeling in Craniosynostosis. J Craniofac Surg 2016; 26:2142-7. [PMID: 26413959 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000001941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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AIM The authors present a series of patients who developed a pseudomeningocele following fronto-orbital advancement and remodeling (FOAR), describing clinical presentation, investigations, and management. Risk factors are identified and preventative strategies suggested. MATERIALS AND METHODS From 2002 to 2012, all patients who underwent FOAR at our unit were identified. Those who developed a pseudomeningocele were selected and case notes, scan imaging and photographs were reviewed. RESULTS Two hundred thirty-six FOAR operations were carried out over 12 consecutive years. Sixty-one of these patients were syndromic. A pseudomeningocele occurred in 6 patients. All affected cases were syndromic. Clinical features of presentation with orbital pseudomeningocele included orbital swelling, ptosis, proptosis, and/or hypoglobus. Raised intracranial pressure (ICP) was managed before pseudomeningocele repair in 2 patients, at the time of pseudomeningocele repair using an extra-ventricular drain (EVD) or lumbar drain in 4 patients. Decompression of the pseudomeningocele with excision and duraplsty was carried out in 5 patients, 1 patient required excision of gliotic brain and obliteration of dead space. Four patients had a calvarial graft to manage the bony defect and a further 2 had a titanium mesh. None of the patients had a recurrence of the pseudomeningocele or any long-term ocular or aesthetic complications. CONCLUSION Pseudomeningocele has not previously been described in FOAR, but in a large series of consecutive patients, we have identified a 2.5% incidence. This incidence increases to 10% in the syndromic population of patients undergoing FOAR. The risk factors include a diagnosis of syndromic craniosynostosis, dural tear, hydrocephalus or raised ICP, infection, persistent cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, or presence of dead space. Preventative strategies include CSF management before or post-FOAR. The ultimate treatment of the pseudomeningocele and growing fracture involves surgical decompression of the collection, a duraplasty, reconstruction of the orbital roof, and temporary CSF diversion.
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Hermann CD, Hyzy SL, Olivares-Navarrete R, Walker M, Williams JK, Boyan BD, Schwartz Z. Craniosynostosis and Resynostosis: Models, Imaging, and Dental Implications. J Dent Res 2016; 95:846-52. [PMID: 27076448 DOI: 10.1177/0022034516643315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Craniosynostosis occurs in approximately 1 in 2,000 children and results from the premature fusion of ≥1 cranial sutures. If left untreated, craniosynostosis can cause numerous complications as related to an increase in intracranial pressure or as a direct result from cranial deformities, or both. More than 100 known mutations may cause syndromic craniosynostosis, but the majority of cases are nonsyndromic, occurring as isolated defects. Most cases of craniosynostosis require complex cranial vault reconstruction that is associated with a high risk of morbidity. While the first operation typically has few complications, bone rapidly regrows in up to 40% of children who undergo it. This resynostosis typically requires additional surgical intervention, which can be associated with a high incidence of life-threatening complications. This article reviews work related to the dental and maxillofacial implications of craniosynostosis and discusses clinically relevant animal models related to craniosynostosis and resynostosis. In addition, information is provided on the imaging modalities used to study cranial defects in animals and humans.
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- C D Hermann
- School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Tech and Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Tech and Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA Department of Periodontics, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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