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Wu M, Barnett SL, Massenburg BB, Ng JJ, Romeo DJ, Taylor JA, Bartlett SP, Swanson JW. Early posterior vault distraction osteogenesis changes the syndromic craniosynostosis treatment paradigm: long-term outcomes of a 23-year cohort study. Childs Nerv Syst 2024:10.1007/s00381-024-06465-x. [PMID: 38904767 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-024-06465-x] [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: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND Early surgical management of syndromic craniosynostosis varies widely between centers, with patients typically undergoing multiple intracranial procedures through childhood. This study evaluates the long-term impact of early posterior vault distraction osteogenesis (PVDO) versus conventional treatment paradigms on the number and timing of subsequent craniofacial procedures. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed the longitudinal operative patterns of patients with syndromic craniosynostosis treated from 2000 to 2023 with greater than five years of follow-up. Outcomes of patients who underwent early PVDO and conventional vault reconstruction were compared. RESULTS Fifty-five patients met the inclusion criteria (30 PVDO and 25 conventional). Age at initial vault surgery was similar between the PVDO and conventional cohorts (7.6 vs. 8.8 months), as were baseline craniometrics (p > 0.05). Multiple fronto-orbital advancement (FOA) procedures were performed in only 1/30 (3%) PVDO-treated patient versus 12/25 (48%) conventionally-treated patients (p < 0.001). Twelve (40%) PVDO-treated patients did not undergo FOA at all. Among patients with Apert and Crouzon syndromes, fewer PVDO-treated patients required FOA prior to midface surgery (33% vs. 92%, p = 0.004) or repeat FOA (6% vs. 50%, p = 0.005) compared to conventionally-treated patients. Among patients with Muenke and Saethre-Chotzen syndromes, a similar proportion of patients required FOA in the PVDO and conventional cohorts (91% vs. 100%, p = 0.353), though no PVDO-treated patients required repeat FOA (0% vs. 44%, p = 0.018). CONCLUSIONS Early PVDO is associated with a reduction in the high burden of both FOA and, critically, revisionary frontal procedures which are commonly seen in conventionally-treated patients with syndromic craniosynostosis.
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- Meagan Wu
- Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Oral Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, PA, USA
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- Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Oral Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, PA, USA
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- Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Oral Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, PA, USA
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- Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Oral Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, PA, USA
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- Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Oral Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, PA, USA
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- Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Oral Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, PA, USA
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- Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Oral Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, PA, USA
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- Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Oral Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, PA, USA.
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Al-Shaqsi S, Ching JA, Novak CB, Forrest CR. Morphometric analysis and outcomes following posterior cranial vault distraction in syndromic and multisuture craniosynostosis. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2023; 87:379-386. [PMID: 37935093 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2023.10.101] [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: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Turribrachycephaly is a common feature in many syndromic and multisuture craniosynostoses and is traditionally treated with total cranial vault reshaping and fronto-orbital advancement. A staged approach with posterior cranial vault distraction as a primary procedure followed by anterior cranial vault reshaping has the advantage of reducing the vertical dimension of the skull in a controlled and gradual manner while expanding the cranial volume. The purpose of this study was to evaluate outcomes following posterior cranial vault expansion using distraction osteogenesis at a single tertiary pediatric center. METHODS This retrospective review included all cases of posterior cranial vault distraction at a single institution from 2008 to 2022 performed by one surgeon. Morphometric outcomes such as Turricephaly Index (TI) and posterior cranial volume (PCV) were assessed from pre- and postoperative computerized tomography scans for patients who underwent posterior cranial vault distraction as a primary first-stage operation. Clinical outcomes and complications were collated. RESULTS A total of 41 patients (25 females, 16 males; mean age 11 months) with syndromic craniosynostosis (n = 32) and nonsyndromic craniosynostosis (n = 9) were included. The main indication for posterior cranial vault distraction in this cohort was turricephaly (63%). The mean distraction distance was 25.9 mm and the mean decrease in TI was 18%. The estimated increase in PCV from distraction in this cohort was 19.7%. In this cohort of patients, 13 patients (32%) experienced complications but there were no mortalities. CONCLUSION Posterior cranial vault distraction osteogenesis is an effective surgical procedure to increase intracranial volume and correct turricephaly in children with syndromic and nonsyndromic craniosynostosis. This procedure is considered a safe and effective first-stage cranial operation in children with syndromic craniosynostosis with increased intracranial pressure and or turricephaly.
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- Sultan Al-Shaqsi
- Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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Trandzhiev M, Vezirska DI, Maslarski I, Milev MD, Laleva L, Nakov V, Cornelius JF, Spiriev T. Photogrammetry Applied to Neurosurgery: A Literature Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e46251. [PMID: 37908958 PMCID: PMC10614469 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.46251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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Photogrammetry refers to the process of creating 3D models and taking measurements through the use of photographs. Photogrammetry has many applications in neurosurgery, such as creating 3D anatomical models and diagnosing and evaluating head shape and posture deformities. This review aims to summarize the uses of the technique in the neurosurgical practice and showcase the systems and software required for its implementation. A literature review was done in the online database PubMed. Papers were searched using the keywords "photogrammetry", "neurosurgery", "neuroanatomy", "craniosynostosis" and "scoliosis". The identified articles were later put through primary (abstracts and titles) and secondary (full text) screening for eligibility for inclusion. In total, 86 articles were included in the review from 315 papers identified. The review showed that the main uses of photogrammetry in the field of neurosurgery are related to the creation of 3D models of complex neuroanatomical structures and surgical approaches, accompanied by the uses for diagnosis and evaluation of patients with structural deformities of the head and trunk, such as craniosynostosis and scoliosis. Additionally, three instances of photogrammetry applied for more specific aims, namely, cervical spine surgery, skull-base surgery, and radiosurgery, were identified. Information was extracted on the software and systems used to execute the method. With the development of the photogrammetric method, it has become possible to create accurate 3D models of physical objects and analyze images with dedicated software. In the neurosurgical setting, this has translated into the creation of anatomical teaching models and surgical 3D models as well as the evaluation of head and spine deformities. Through those applications, the method has the potential to facilitate the education of residents and medical students and the diagnosis of patient pathologies.
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- Martin Trandzhiev
- Department of Neurosurgery, Acibadem City Clinic University Hospital Tokuda, Sofia, BGR
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Acibadem City Clinic University Hospital Tokuda, Sofia, BGR
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, Pathology, and Forensic Medicine, University Hospital Lozenetz, Medical Faculty, Sofia University, Sofia, BGR
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Acibadem City Clinic University Hospital Tokuda, Sofia, BGR
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Acibadem City Clinic University Hospital Tokuda, Sofia, BGR
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Acibadem City Clinic University Hospital Tokuda, Sofia, BGR
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Düsseldorf, Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf, DEU
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Acibadem City Clinic University Hospital Tokuda, Sofia, BGR
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Khansa I, Drapeau AI, Pearson GD. Posterior Cranial Distraction in Craniosynostosis: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2023:10556656231168548. [PMID: 37052891 DOI: 10.1177/10556656231168548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Posterior cranial distraction (PCD) is a surgical technique to address craniosynostosis, especially in syndromic patients. The technique has the ability to significantly expand the cranium, while requiring minimal dural dissection, compared to cranial remodeling. Our goals were to determine the patient characteristics and surgical outcomes of PCD. The two questions that we sought to answer were: 1) What is the average published complication rate and the most common complications of PCD? and 2) How much intracranial volume expansion can one expect with PCD? DESIGN A PubMed database search of articles on PCD was performed. Case reports and articles with overlapping patients were excluded. A systematic review was performed using the remaining articles. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Patient data were extracted in order to determine the total number of patients, patients with a syndrome, types of syndromes, mean age at surgery, mean distraction distance, mean increase in intracranial volume, and complications. RESULTS 18 articles representing 325 patients were analyzed. A syndrome was present in 68.6% of patients. The mean age at time of surgery was 22.1 months. Mean distraction amount was 24.7 mm. Mean increase in intracranial volume was 253.2 cm3. The overall complication rate was 32.2%, with the most common complications being surgical-site infection, hardware-related complications and delayed wound healing. CONCLUSIONS PCD is a powerful technique in the management of syndromic craniosynostosis, although complication rates are significantly higher than traditional remodeling techniques. Future studies should compare the effects of supratorcular and infratorcular osteotomies on intracranial volume, cosmesis and complications.
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- Ibrahim Khansa
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Section of Neurosurgery, Health Sciences Centre and University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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Two-Center Review of Posterior Vault Expansion following a Staged or Expectant Treatment of Crouzon and Apert Craniosynostosis. Plast Reconstr Surg 2023; 151:615-626. [PMID: 36730425 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000009925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The timing of posterior cranial expansion for the management of intracranial pressure can be "staged" by age and dysmorphology or "expectant" by pressure monitoring. The authors report shared outcome measures from one center performing posterior vault remodeling (PCVR) or distraction (PVDO) following a staged approach and another performing spring-assisted expansion (SAPVE) following an expectant protocol. METHODS Apert or Crouzon syndrome patients who underwent posterior expansion younger than 2 years were included. Perioperative outcomes and subsequent cranial operations were recorded up to last follow-up and intracranial volume changes measured and adjusted using growth curves. RESULTS Thirty-eight patients were included. Following the expectant protocol, Apert patients underwent SAPVE at a younger age (8 months) than Crouzon patients (16 months). The initial surgery time was shorter but total operative time, including device removal, was longer for PVDO (3 hours 52 minutes) and SAPVE (4 hours 34 minutes) than for PCVR (3 hours 24 minutes). Growth-adjusted volume increase was significant and comparable. Fourteen percent of PCVR, 33% of PVDO, and 11% of SAPVE cases had complications, but without long-term deficits. Following the staged approach, 5% underwent only PVDO, 85% had a staged posterior followed by anterior surgery, and 10% required a third expansion. Following the expectant approach, 42% of patients had only posterior expansion at last follow-up, 32% had a secondary cranial surgery, and 26% had a third cranial expansion. CONCLUSION Two approaches involving posterior vault expansion in young syndromic patients using three techniques resulted in comparable early volume expansion and complication profiles. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic, III.
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Pandey S, Reddy GS, Chug A, Dixit A. Posterior cranial vault distraction osteogenesis: A systematic review. J Oral Biol Craniofac Res 2022; 12:823-832. [PMID: 36186267 DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2022.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Purpose Posterior cranial vault distraction osteogenesis (PCVDO) has become the treatment of choice in specific indications within 12 years since its introduction in 2009. It is used to treat or prevent Intracranial hypertension secondary to craniosynostosis. However, there is still a lack of evidence describing this procedure's safety concerning the osteotomy line being close to the torcula. This systematic review aims to generate evidence regarding the safety of this new technique. Materials and method A systematic search of Pubmed and Embase database were done without any time limit until the last search date of July 31, 2021. Articles focused on posterior cranial vault distraction osteogenesis were shortlisted using defined inclusion criteria. In addition, complications, volume gain, and distraction protocols in patients with craniosynostosis were assessed. Results The review included 11 articles from 11 different centres. Of the Total 241 patients, 51 were non-syndromic patients, and 190 were syndromic patients. There were 242 procedures done on 241 patients. The proportion of patients with complications was 30%. Wound infection was the most commonly reported complication. PCVDO resulted in 20-25% volume gain and successfully prevented increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Conclusion The systematic review has significantly identified a 30.606% incidence of complications in PCVDO. No mortality was linked directly to the Posterior cranial vault distraction osteogenesis procedure (PCVDO). The authors identified the evolution of many unique vectors and osteotomy designs customized for patients and practices for safe surgery. The effects of PCVDO on the anterior cranial fossa remain a topic of interest and require observational studies for better understanding.
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- Sameer Pandey
- Department of Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India
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- Department of Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India
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- Department of Dentistry and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India
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- Department of Dentistry and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India
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Transverse Distraction Osteogenesis for Posterior Narrowing of the Cranial Vault. Plast Reconstr Surg 2022; 149:749e-752e. [PMID: 35171891 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000008947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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SUMMARY Although conventional posterior vault distraction osteogenesis is known to achieve the greatest improvement in intracranial volume, anteroposterior expansion of the cranial vault is not always ideal in certain head shapes. Transverse posterior vault distraction osteogenesis is an alternative reconstructive strategy in patients presenting with recalcitrant multisuture craniosynostosis resulting in scaphocephaly with posterior narrowing. The authors present a multimedia demonstration of placing the cranial hinge points at the superior anterior aspect of the bone segments in order to achieve increased intracranial volume and significant improvement in posterior head shape, while preserving normal anterior skull dimensions.
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A Quantification of Scalp Thickness before and after Posterior Vault Distraction Osteogenesis. Plast Reconstr Surg 2022; 149:462-466. [PMID: 35077423 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000008767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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SUMMARY Previous literature has documented craniometric changes of the bony calvaria, increases in intracranial volume, and resolution of Chiari malformations following posterior vault distraction osteogenesis. No studies have analyzed changes to the soft-tissue envelope after posterior vault distraction osteogenesis. In this study, the authors aimed to provide objective measurements of scalp thickness in patients undergoing posterior vault distraction osteogenesis, utilizing facial soft-tissue thickness as a proxy to control for growth. The authors hypothesized that the soft tissues of the scalp are not made thinner by the distraction process, either in the region of distraction or in neighboring areas. Subjects who underwent posterior vault distraction osteogenesis for a craniosynostosis diagnosis who had high-resolution predistraction and post-distractor removal computed tomographic scans within 100 days of each operation were included. The scans were analyzed on Materialise Mimics version 21 software (Materialise, Ghent, Belgium). Six key craniometric landmarks (glabella, pogonion, zygion, vertex, euryon, and opisthocranium) were identified on the three-dimensional bone masks in the Frankfort horizontal plane. The points were overlaid onto soft-tissue thickness masks and thicknesses were recorded. Percent change in postoperative facial soft-tissue thickness was used to control for growth of the craniofacial soft-tissue envelope during the study interval. The preoperative and postoperative posterior vault distraction osteogenesis cohorts did not differ significantly at the glabella, pogonion, opisthocranium, vertex, and zygion. The corrected median thickness at the euryon was significantly increased in the post-posterior vault distraction osteogenesis cohort [2.67 mm (IQR, 2.49 mm to 4.02 mm) versus 5.26 mm (IQR, 3.83 mm to 7.82 mm), p = 0.002]. This is the first study to quantify changes in soft-tissue thicknesses preoperatively and postoperatively in patients undergoing posterior vault distraction osteogenesis, demonstrating maintenance of scalp thickness. . CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic, IV.
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Shen W, Cui J, Chen J, Yi J, Kong L, Sun B. Treatment of Syndromic Craniosynostosis by Anterior and Posterior Vault Distraction Osteogenesis (A-PVDO). J Craniofac Surg 2021; 33:654-656. [PMID: 34690305 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000008289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To explore the feasibility and therapeutic effect of anterior and posterior vault distraction osteogenesis (A-PVDO) in the treatment of infantile syndromic craniosynostosis. METHODS Between January 2017 and December 2019, 7 children with syndromic craniosynostosis underwent osteotomy with Piezo-surgery at our hospital. The first step was to harvest the frontal bone flap and the orbitofrontal bone flap. The second step was to separate the scalp and expose the posterior occipital. Osteotomy was performed on the occipital tubercle. Thereafter, 2 distractors were horizontally installed on the upper edge of the anterior cranial orbit, 2 distractors of 3 cm were installed on the posterior cranial bone. Meanwhile, lambdoidal sutures were fixed by titanium plates. Bone distraction was initiated on postoperative day 5 at the rate of 0.4 to 0.6 mm/day, twice per-day, for a total of 10 to 15 days. After 6 months, the distractors and the titanium plates were removed by secondary surgery. RESULTS The intracranial volume and posterior cranial morphology were recorded during the follow-up of 6 to 14 months (average = 12 months). The posterior craniums of 7 cases with lambdoidal sutures fixation were completely extended. The anterior cranial morphology was normal. All the cranial deformities were significantly improved. There were no severe complications, such as death, cranial necrosis, and intracranial infection. CONCLUSIONS A-PVDO is an ideal method for the treatment of severe syndromic craniosynostosis, which can achieve more natural appearance than anterior vault distraction osteogenesis or posterior vault distraction osteogenesis. Moreover, A-PVDO causes no severe complications and is suitable for the treatment of severe syndromic craniosynostosis.
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- Weimin Shen
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210008, China
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Carlson AR, Taylor JA. Posterior vault distraction osteogenesis: indications and expectations. Childs Nerv Syst 2021; 37:3119-3125. [PMID: 33743044 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-021-05118-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Cranial vault remodeling (CVR) in patients with craniosynostosis serves to correct abnormal skull morphology and increase intracranial volume to prevent or treat pathologic increases in intracranial pressure (Taylor and Bartlett, Plast Reconstr Surg 140: 82e-93e, 2017). Distraction osteogenesis is a well-established technique for bony repositioning and growth stimulation in the facial and long bones, in which the gradual separation of bony segments at an osteotomy site results in generation of new bone and subsequent bone lengthening (Greene, 2018). While initially described in the orthopedic literature, the relevance and applicability of distraction osteogenesis to craniofacial surgery has been well-studied and is now well-established (Steinbacher et al., Plast Reconstr Surg 127: 792-801, 2011). Posterior cranial vault distraction osteogenesis (PVDO) was introduced as a treatment option for cranial vault expansion in patients with craniosynostosis in 2009 by White et al., based upon the premise that posterior vault distraction could provide greater intracranial volume expansion than fronto-orbital advancement and remodeling (FOAR), but that acute posterior cranial vault expansions were limited by the soft tissue envelope of the infant scalp and prone to relapse related to the supine positioning typical of infants (White et al., Childs Nerv Syst 25: 231-236, 2009). Since this introduction, significant evidence has accrued regarding the safety of, and outcomes after, PVDO. PVDO is now known to provide larger increases in intracranial volume in comparison to anterior cranial vault remodeling procedures (Derderian et al., Plast Reconstr Surg 135:1665-1672, 2015) and to provide morphologic improvements in both the posterior and anterior cranial vaults (Goldstein et al., Plast Reconstr Surg 131:1367-1375, 2013). Perioperative major morbidity is comparable to conventional vault remodeling (Taylor et al., Plast Reconstr Surg 129:674e-680e, 2012) and the procedure has been safely applied to patients of various ages with syndromic and non-syndromic craniosynostosis (Zhang et al., J Craniofac Surg 29:566-571, 2018; Li et al., J Craniofac Surg 27:1165-1169, 2016). Many high-volume craniofacial centers now consider PVDO the preferred first operation in infants with syndromic craniosynostosis, and indications for this procedure continue to expand as evidence accrues regarding its utility and safety (Steinbacher et al., Plast Reconstr Surg 127: 792-801, 2011; Swanson et al., Plast Reconstr Surg 137:829e-841e, 2016).
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- Anna R Carlson
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
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The Expanding Role of Posterior Vault Distraction Osteogenesis in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension and Slit Ventricle Syndrome. J Craniofac Surg 2021; 32:2641-2645. [PMID: 34582378 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000007871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to compare perioperative safety and efficacy of posterior vault distraction osteogenesis (PVDO) in patients with primary nonsynostotic cephalo-cranial disproportion, namely slit ventricle syndrome and idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), to a cohort of patients with craniosynostosis (CS). A retrospective review of patients undergoing PVDO from 2009 to 2019 at our institution was performed. Craniosynostosis patients were matched by sex and age at PVDO to the nonsynostotic cohort. Operative details, perioperative outcomes, and distraction patterns were analyzed with appropriate statistics. Nine patients met inclusion criteria for the non-CS cohort. Six patients (67%) underwent PVDO for slit ventricle and the remaining 3 patients (33%) underwent PVDO for IIH. The majority of CS patients were syndromic (n = 6, 67%) and had multisuture synostosis (n = 7, 78%). The non-CS cohort underwent PVDO at a median 56.1 months old [Q1 41.1, Q3 86.6] versus the CS cohort at 55.7 months [Q1 39.6, Q3 76.0] (P = 0.931). Total hospital length of stay was longer in the non-CS patients (median days 5 [Q1 4, Q3 6] versus 3 [Q1 3, Q3 4], P = 0.021). Non-CS patients with ventriculoperitoneal shunts had significantly less shunt operations for ICP concerns post-PVDO (median rate: 1.74/year [Q1 1.30, Q3 3.00] versus median: 0.18/year [Q1 0.0, Q3 0.7]; P = 0.046). In this pilot study using PVDO to treat slit ventricle syndrome and IIH, safety appears similar to PVDO in the synostotic setting. The cohort lacks adequate follow-up to assess long term efficacy, although short-midterm follow-up demonstrates promising results with less need for shunt revision and symptomatic relief. Future studies are warranted to identify the preferred surgical approach in these complex patients.
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Risk Factors for Occipital Step-Off Deformities in Posterior Vault Distraction Osteogenesis. J Craniofac Surg 2021; 33:57-61. [PMID: 34292235 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000007911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The goal of this study was to investigate patient specific factors and surgical techniques that affect occipital step-off deformity in children undergoing posterior vault distraction osteogenesis (PVDO). METHODS Patients who underwent PVDO were retrospectively reviewed and included if a high resolution three-dimensional computed tomography scan was available 1-year post-distractor removal. Two craniofacial surgeons were blinded to individual subjects and presented with 3 still images of three-dimensional bone reconstructions and asked to rate the degree of step off: none, mild, moderate, or severe. The data were analyzed with multinomial logistic regressions and other appropriate statistics. RESULTS Forty-one patients met inclusion criteria. All patients had multisuture or bicoronal craniosynostosis. Multinomial logistic regression identified age at PVDO (Cox and Snell = 0.487, P < 0.001) as a predisposing factor and one potentially protective factor, height of osteotomy (Cox and Snell = 0.394, P = 0.004) in univariate models. Post-hoc pairwise Mann-Whitney U test revealed there was decreased step-off rating when comparing osteotomy below torcula (median 0, [IQR 0, 3]) and above torcula (median 3 [IQR 1, 4]; P = 0.036) as well as a decreased step-off when below inion (median 0 [IQR 0, 1]; P = 0.001) was compared to above the torcula. CONCLUSIONS Older age at PVDO predict increased risk of developing an occipital step-off deformity after PVDO, while design of the occipital osteotomy below the inion is protective. Barrel staves with greenstick outfracture did not lower the risk of occipital step-off in this sample, the reasons for which are unclear.
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Posterior cranial vault distraction osteogenesis in the immunocompromised patient. Childs Nerv Syst 2021; 37:2313-2318. [PMID: 33970330 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-021-05202-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE The treatment of patients with multisuture craniosynostosis is complex and patient-dependent. Cranial distraction osteogenesis is a relatively new procedure for treatment of these patients, with its use increasing in many centers. With this increased use comes an expanding range of indications. Surgical management of multisuture craniosynostosis in therapeutically immunosuppressed patients following a solid organ transplant presents unique challenges. We describe our experience with posterior cranial vault distraction in two patients with multisuture craniosynostosis that had previously undergone organ transplantation. METHODS Two solid-organ transplant recipient patients with multisuture craniosynostosis were identified. A detailed examination of their medical/transplant history and perioperative details were recorded. RESULTS The first patient was a 3-year-old girl who received a kidney transplantation in infancy and subsequently presented with a symptomatic Chiari malformation and papilledema. Imaging revealed pansynostosis. She underwent posterior cranial vault distraction extending into a Chiari decompression. Her postoperative course was complicated by distractor site infection at the beginning of consolidation, necessitating early removal of distractors. The second patient was a 2-year-old boy who received a heart transplantation at the age of 3 months and subsequently presented with head shape concerns. Imaging revealed bicoronal and sagittal craniosynostosis. He underwent a posterior cranial vault distraction without complication. Following removal of the distractors, he developed an infection at one of the distractor sites with associated fever and leukocytosis, necessitating washout and drain placement. Both patients achieved successful cranial vault expansion with distraction osteogenesis and at a 2-year follow-up do not have evidence of elevated intracranial pressure. CONCLUSIONS Immunosuppressive therapy has the potential to inhibit wound healing and place patients at risk for wound infection. Although we have demonstrated successful cranial vault expansion with distraction in two immunosuppressed children, extra care must be taken with these patients when placing semi-buried hardware. Specifically, prompt identification and proactive management of potential infectious complications is critical to applying this technique safely in these patients.
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Craniometric and Volumetric Analysis of Posterior Vault Distraction Osteogenesis: 10 Year Update. J Craniofac Surg 2021; 32:2379-2383. [PMID: 34191772 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000007838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to quantitatively establish the volumetric changes observed with posterior vault distraction osteogenesis in the anterior, middle, and posterior thirds of the cranial vault; characterize change in cranial length, width, and height, correlating these changes to demographic variables that may help identify why younger kids gain more volume; and describe the short-term position of the transport segment. METHODS Multisuture craniosynostosis patients who underwent posterior vault distraction osteogenesis were retrospectively reviewed. Pediatric, dose-reduced, thin cut helically acquired head computed tomography scans were analyzed on Materialise Mimics v22 (Materialise, Ghent, Belgium). Pre and post-PVDO and "old" and "young" cohort were compared. RESULTS Twenty-one patients met inclusion criteria. The change in cranial length was significantly less at a median of 14.9 mm [Interquartile range (IQR) 11.8, 31.6] compared to the X-ray measured AP distraction distance (30 mm [IQR 24, 33]; P < 0.001) and significantly less than the theoretically calculated distance (23 mm [IQR 19, 31]; P = 0.012). Median anterior cranial height was shorter post PVDO (82.9 mm, [IQR 64.8, 92.6] versus 78.7 mm [IQR 57.0, 88.7]; P = 0.030). The younger cohort saw a greater increase in total intracranial volume (median 335.1 mL [IQR 163.2, 452.3, median 37.1%] versus 144.6 mL [IQR 119.0, 184.8, median 12.0%]; P = 0.011). CONCLUSIONS This is the first study to quantify volumetric changes to the anterior, middle, and posterior cranial vaults and demonstrates benefits of preforming PVDO at a younger age to help control turricephaly and produce greater percentage volumetric increases.
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A Review on Variability in Treatment Protocols With Posterior Cranial Vault Distraction. J Craniofac Surg 2021; 32:1236-1239. [PMID: 33710061 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000007340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Prior studies have confirmed the ability of posterior cranial vault distraction osteogenesis (PVDO) to expand the intracranial volume in patients with craniosynostosis. To date, there is scant literature on the optimal distraction protocol for PVDO. The authors sought to review the literature and define a common protocol for posterior cranial vault distraction. METHODS The authors performed a systematic review for published PVDO protocols. The data collected from these studies included age at the time of PVDO, number of distraction devices placed, time for latency, rate and rhythm of distraction, distraction length, time for consolidation, and surgical outcomes. RESULTS A total of 286 patients were identified within 24 studies from 2011 to 2019. The mean age of patients identified was 25.34 months. After application of distractors, latency period ranged between 1 and 7 days, with most patients undergoing 5 to 7 days of latency. Once distraction was begun, the majority of patients (77.4%) underwent 1 mm of distraction daily. Total lengths of distraction ranged between 13 and 35 mm, with the largest cohort of patients undergoing 26 to 30 mm of total distraction. A total of 60 complications were reported for a total of 212 patients, yielding an overall complication rate of 28.3%. CONCLUSIONS Although there is variability in reported PVDO protocols, the majority are similar to distraction osteogenesis protocols described for long bone sites. Increased patient age correlates with selection of a greater latency period and total distraction length, while frequency of complications is also increased.
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Serial Posterior Cranial Vault Distraction for the Treatment of Complex Craniosynostosis. J Craniofac Surg 2021; 32:32-35. [PMID: 33394631 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000006835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Posterior cranial vault distraction is an important modality in the management of craniosynostosis. This surgical technique increases intracranial volume and improves cranial aesthetics. A single procedure is often inadequate in patients with complex multisuture craniosynostosis, as some will go on to develop intracranial hypertension despite the operation. Considering the negative effects of intracranial hypertension, some patients may warrant 2 planned distractions to prevent this scenario from ever occurring. Three patients with complex multiple-suture synostosis and severe intracranial volume restriction (occipital frontal head circumferences [OFCs] <1st percentile) were treated with 2 planned serial posterior cranial vault distractions at the institution between 2013 and 2018. Demographics, intraoperative data, and postoperative distraction data were collected. The OFC was recorded pre- and postdistraction, at 3- and 6-month follow-up appointments. Patients had a corrected average age of 18 weeks at the time of their initial procedure. There was an average of 38 weeks between the end of consolidation and the time for their 2nd distraction procedure. There was an average age of 79 weeks at the time of the 2nd procedure. All patients had a substantial increase in OFC and improvement of the posterior calvarium shape. The average increase in OFC was 5.2 cm after first distraction and 4.3 cm after 2nd distraction. No postoperative complications were encountered. Planned serial posterior cranial vault distraction is a safe and effective strategy for increasing intracranial volume, improving aesthetic appearance, and preventing the consequences of intracranial hypertension in patients with multisuture craniosynostosis and severe intracranial volume restriction.
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Humphries LS, Swanson JW, Bartlett SP, Taylor JA. Craniosynostosis: Posterior Cranial Vault Remodeling. Clin Plast Surg 2021; 48:455-471. [PMID: 34051898 DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2021.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Posterior cranial vault distraction osteogenesis is a powerful, reliable, low-morbidity method to achieve intracranial expansion. It is particularly useful in treating turribrachycephaly seen in syndromic craniosynostosis, allowing for gradual expansion of the bone while stretching the soft tissues over several weeks allowing greater volumetric expansion than conventional techniques. Posterior cranial vault distraction osteogenesis constitutes a more gradual remodeling modality, with infrequent complications. As a first step in intracranial expansion, it preserves the frontal cranium for future frontofacial procedures. A drawback is the need for a second surgery to remove the device, and this must be taken into account during counseling.
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- Laura S Humphries
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Children's of Mississippi Hospital, 2500 N. State Street, Jackson, MS 39216, USA. https://twitter.com/ls_humphries
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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Pearson LH, Thatikunta M, Nuru M, Rapp S, Mutchnick I. Management of Pre-existing Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt in Posterior Vault Distraction for Lambdoid Craniosynostosis: A Case Report and Technical Note. Cureus 2021; 13:e12814. [PMID: 33628680 PMCID: PMC7894243 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.12814] [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] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Posterior vault distraction osteogenesis (DO) is an emerging treatment option for craniosynostosis. Operative nuances detailing surgical management are being described with increasing use and experience. In this article, we discuss the surgical management of an 8-month-old male with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) diagnosed with bilateral lambdoid craniosynostosis and Chiari I malformation. The patient underwent successful bilateral posterior fossa DO without surgical re-implantation of the shunt. Pre- and post-operative imaging confirmed no migration of the VPS. Intracranial volume increased by 20.1% and posterior fossa volume increased by 39.9%. Our experience illustrates that posterior vault DO can be done safely in the setting of a parieto-occipital VPS, in a single operative setting, without the need of additional procedures.
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- Luke H Pearson
- Neurosurgery, University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville, USA
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- Neurosurgery, University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville, USA
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- Neurosurgery, University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville, USA
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- Plastic Surgery, Norton Children's Hospital, Louisville, USA
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- Neurosurgery, Norton Children's Hospital, Louisville, USA
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Salokorpi N, Satanin L, Teterin I, Sinikumpu JJ, Serlo W. Posterior vault distraction technique: how I do it. Childs Nerv Syst 2021; 37:3127-3136. [PMID: 34032915 PMCID: PMC8510953 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-021-05203-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Posterior cranial vault distraction is an effective technique when a significant increase in the intracranial volume is required in patients with craniosynostoses. This technique has been proven to be safe and time saving and usually is associated with low perioperative morbidity as well as low intraoperative bleeding. Herein a technique is presented starting from the preoperative planning, describing the surgical steps of the operation and the postoperative distraction protocol used by the authors. The authors present important tips and tricks aiming to minimise complications and undesired events.
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- Niina Salokorpi
- Department of Neurosurgery, Oulu University Hospital, P.O. Box 21, 90029 OYS, Oulu, Finland. .,Medical Research Center, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland. .,Research Unit of Clinical Neuroscience, Oulu University Hospital and University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
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- Department of Paediatric Neurosurgery, Moscow Burdenko Neurosurgery Institute, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Department of Paediatric Neurosurgery, Moscow Burdenko Neurosurgery Institute, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Medical Research Center, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland ,Department of Children and Adolescent, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland ,PEDEGO Research Group, Oulu University Hospital and University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Medical Research Center, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland ,Department of Children and Adolescent, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland ,PEDEGO Research Group, Oulu University Hospital and University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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Mazzaferro DM, Ter Maaten NS, Wes AM, Naran S, Bartlett SP, Taylor JA. A Craniometric Analysis of the Posterior Cranial Base After Posterior Vault Distraction. J Craniofac Surg 2020; 30:1692-1695. [PMID: 31033762 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000005496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Posterior vault distraction osteogenesis (PVDO) has been demonstrated to effectively increase intracranial volume, treat increased intracranial pressure, and improve head shape in syndromic patients. The purpose of this study is to compare changes along the posterior cranial base before and after distraction. METHODS A retrospective review was completed of subjects who underwent PVDO with computed tomography scans at 2 time-points: within 3 months preoperatively and 1 to 6 months postoperatively. Using Mimics software, craniometric landmarks were identified and surface area of the foramen magnum was calculated. A comparison of pre- to postoperative measurements was completed using Wilcoxon matched-paired signed rank tests and linear regression. RESULTS A total of 65 PVDO subjects were identified, 12 subjects met inclusion criteria. Mean operative age was 3.0 ± 4.0 years. The cranial vault was distracted on average 25.0 ± 6.0 mm, with those < 12 months of age distracted 29.5 ± 4.9 mm and >12 months of age distracted 22.0 ± 4.9 mm (P = 0.0543). There was a significant increase in pre- to postoperative foramen magnum surface area (52.1 ± 63.2 mm, P = 0.002), length (0.9 ± 1.4 mm, P = 0.050), and width (0.6 ± 1.0 mm, P = 0.050). Similarly, linear distances between nasion and posterior cranial base landmarks such as foramen magnum (3.4 ± 4.2 mm, P = 0.010), and occipital protuberance (9.1 ± 9.6 mm, P = 0.003) were increased. Subjects under 12 months had a greater percentage increases in posterior vault length than those over 12 months. CONCLUSION Posterior vault distraction osteogenesis is associated with an increase in size of the foramen magnum, and lengthening of the posterior cranial base, both of which may be beneficial in patients with turribrachycephaly.
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- Daniel M Mazzaferro
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Pennsylvania and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Pennsylvania and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Pennsylvania and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Advocate Children's Hospital, Park Ridge, IL
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Pennsylvania and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Pennsylvania and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
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Satanin L, Teterin I, Sakharov A, Roginsky V, Serlo W, Salokorpi N. Experience with resorbable sonic pins for the attachment of distraction devices in posterior cranial vault distraction operations. Childs Nerv Syst 2019; 35:851-856. [PMID: 30847620 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-019-04097-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2018] [Accepted: 02/18/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Distraction techniques are effective methods for the treatment of craniosynostoses when a significant gain of an intracranial volume is required. However, this technique raises some challenges at different stages of the treatment. While installing the distractors in patients with thin calvarial bone, there is a risk of dural damage from the titanium screws. The need for wide exposure of the devices and the screws during removal causes soft tissue damage and bleeding. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate sonic pin use in the distraction procedures. METHODS Resorbable sonic pins were used in 11 consecutive posterior cranial vault distraction procedures to attach distraction devices to the calvarial bone. RESULTS This method allowed for a less traumatic and faster removal of the devices without the risk of leaving foreign bodies in the wound. In three out of 11 cases on follow-up, displacement of proximal distractor footplate and partial relapse of distraction were detected. Though there was a smaller volume increase in these patients, all of them benefited clinically from the PCVD and did not require reoperations. CONCLUSIONS This method allows a strong and stable attachment of the distractor devices to the cranial vault bones with a reduced risk of dural tears due to the screws. It also allows for easier and less traumatic device removal.
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- Leonid Satanin
- Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Moscow Burdenko Neurosurgery Institute, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Moscow Burdenko Neurosurgery Institute, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Moscow Burdenko Neurosurgery Institute, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Central Research Institute of Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Department of Children and Adolescent, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland.,PEDEGO Research Group, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.,Medical Research Center, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland
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- Medical Research Center, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland. .,Surgical Research Group, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland. .,Department of Neurosurgery, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland.
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Hariri F, Abdul Rahman ZA, Bahuri NFA, Azmi MN, Abdullah NA, Ganesan D. Crouzon Syndrome: A Case Series of Craniomaxillofacial Distraction Osteogenesis for Functional Rehabilitation. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2018; 76:646.e1-646.e12. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2017.11.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2017] [Revised: 10/20/2017] [Accepted: 11/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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