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Nunes Pombo J, van Mourik Zoio M, Santos MM, Faria CC, Miguéns J, Guimarães-Ferreira J. Metopic craniosynostosis: Dynamic cranioplasty for trigonocephaly versus fronto-orbital remodeling and advancement - A retrospective study. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2024; 52:966-973. [PMID: 38851955 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2024.04.008] [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: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024] Open
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The aim of this study was to compare a traditional fronto-orbital remodeling and advancement (FORA) with the dynamic cranioplasty for trigonocephaly (DCT). The authors analyzed patients who underwent surgery for trigonocephaly. Perioperative data were compared. Parents were asked to use a visual analog scale to evaluate the pre- and postoperative distance between the eyes, the forehead shape, and the global appearance of the face. A panel of observers was asked to grade pre- and postoperative photographs using a similar visual analog scale. Pre- and postoperative anthropometric data were collected and analyzed in a subset of the study population aged 9 years or older. The total sample size was 51 patients (DCT n = 39; FORA n = 12). Durations of surgery and anesthesia were shorter in the DCT group (115 vs 194 min, p = 0.001; 226 vs 289 min, p = 0.001). Patients in the DCT group received similar preoperative ratings to those in the FORA group, but significantly higher postoperative ratings by parents for all three questions. There were no significant differences in postoperative ratings by the panel or postoperative anthropometric data. DCT is safe and effective. It is preferred over FORA because it is associated with shorter durations of surgery and anesthesia, while providing higher degrees of parental satisfaction and similar aesthetic and anthropometric outcomes.
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- João Nunes Pombo
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Unidade Local de Saúde Santa Maria, Lisbon, Portugal; Clínica Universitária de Cirurgia Plástica e Reconstrutiva, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal.
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- Clínica Universitária de Cirurgia Plástica e Reconstrutiva, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Unidade Local de Saúde Santa Maria, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Unidade Local de Saúde Santa Maria, Lisbon, Portugal; Clínica Universitária de Neurocirurgia, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal; Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Unidade Local de Saúde Santa Maria, Lisbon, Portugal; Clínica Universitária de Neurocirurgia, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Unidade Local de Saúde Santa Maria, Lisbon, Portugal; Clínica Universitária de Cirurgia Plástica e Reconstrutiva, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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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; 40:2811-2823. [PMID: 38904767 PMCID: PMC11322207 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-024-06465-x] [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: 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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Blondin MS, Dunson B, Runyan CM. Practical Considerations in Computerized Surgical Planning for Frontofacial Surgery. Semin Plast Surg 2024; 38:224-233. [PMID: 39118862 PMCID: PMC11305831 DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1786802] [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: 08/10/2024]
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The field of frontofacial surgery has advanced considerably, building on the pioneering techniques of Paul Tessier, with computerized surgical planning (CSP) emerging as a critical component. CSP has enhanced the precision and efficiency of surgeries for craniofacial dysostoses and hypertelorism, resulting in improved outcomes. This review delves into the importance of understanding orbital anatomy and the crucial bony and soft tissue landmarks essential to the application of CSP in frontofacial procedures, encompassing Le Fort III and monobloc advancements, as well as the correction of hypertelorism.
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- Mario S. Blondin
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Romeo DJ, Oral KT, Massenburg BB, Ng JJ, Wu M, Sussman JH, Du S, Bartlett SP, Swanson JW, Taylor JA. Genetic Heterogeneity, Craniofacial Surgical Burden, and Surgical Techniques in Patients With Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome. J Craniofac Surg 2024:00001665-990000000-01781. [PMID: 39058028 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000010348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE While genotype correlates with phenotype in patients with many forms of syndromic craniosynostosis, the relationship between molecular diagnosis and craniofacial surgical history in patients with Saethre-Chotzen syndrome (SCS) is more variable. This manuscript characterizes that relationship and evaluates operative trends in these patients over the past 3 decades. METHODS Demographic information, molecular diagnosis, and craniofacial surgical history in patients born with SCS between 1989 and 2023 were compared with appropriate statistics, including t tests and analysis of variance. RESULTS Thirty-five patients with SCS were included, and there was no difference in total craniofacial procedures among those with TWIST1 substitutions (2.1 ± 1.6), duplications (3.0 ± 4.2), insertions (3.5 ± 0.7), or deletions (2.4 ± 1.9; P = 0.97). Cranial expansion rates were also similar across all genetic diagnoses (P>0.05), and surgical incidence was similar across patients with unicoronal, bicoronal, and multisuture involvement (P > 0.05). Those with an initial fronto-orbital advancement had a lower incidence of secondary cranial vault procedures compared with those with an initial posterior vault distraction osteogenesis (29% versus 71%, P < 0.05), though this did not control for phenotypic severity. On average, total cranial vault surgical burden (1.35 ± 0.67 versus 1.75 ± 0.46) and cranial expansion surgical burden (1.40 ± 0.68 versus 1.88 ± 0.64) between the fronto-orbital advancement-first and posterior vault distraction osteogenesis-first cohorts were similar (P = 0.11, P = 0.17, respectively). CONCLUSION While SCS is molecularly and phenotypically heterogeneous, genetic diagnosis does not appear associated with rates of craniofacial surgery. Additional prospective study of correlations between genotype, severity of craniofacial manifestations, and treatment algorithms is warranted; but, in the end, it may be that this highly variable form of syndromic craniosynostosis warrants tailored, expectant management.
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- Dominic J Romeo
- Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Oral Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
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Yoo KE, Chong K, Yang M, Seo JM, Choi NY, Lim SY. Early Cranioplasty in an Apert's Syndrome Infant With Occipital Encephalocele. J Craniofac Surg 2024:00001665-990000000-01765. [PMID: 39012020 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000010246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024] Open
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Apert's syndrome (AS) is a rare congenital malformation characterized by distinctive clinical manifestations such as syndactyly of the extremities and midface retrusion, which set it apart from other syndromes. This condition often presents with craniosynostosis and, less commonly, central nervous system abnormalities like encephalocele. In this report, we present a typical case of Apert syndrome with an occipital encephalocele. The infant had plagio-brachycephaly due to craniosynostosis and required urgent repair of the occipital encephalocele. At 1 month of age, we performed both the encephalocele repair and early cranioplasty for autologous bone grafting. This case underscores the importance of early diagnosis and surgical interventions in Apert's syndrome cases with encephalocele.
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- Kyung-Eun Yoo
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Departement of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Khandelwal S, Dhande R, Parihar P, Sood A. Complexities of Hemifacial Microsomia: A Case Study of Mandibular Hypoplasia and Ear Deformity. Cureus 2024; 16:e64499. [PMID: 39139347 PMCID: PMC11320911 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.64499] [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] [Received: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024] Open
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Hemifacial microsomia (HFM) presents a complex congenital anomaly characterized by the asymmetric underdevelopment of facial structures, predominantly affecting the ear, mouth, and mandible on one side of the face. This case study examines the intricacies of HFM through the presentation of a 23-year-old female with congenital deformities of the left ear and mandibular hypoplasia. Clinical and radiological evaluations revealed significant facial malformations, including mandibular hypoplasia, left temporomandibular joint fusion, and maxillary abnormalities, confirming the diagnosis of HFM. Management of HFM necessitates a multidisciplinary approach involving otolaryngologists, maxillofacial surgeons, orthodontists, and audiologists to comprehensively address functional and aesthetic concerns. Early diagnosis and intervention, along with psychosocial support, are essential for optimizing outcomes and improving the quality of life for individuals with HFM.
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- Shreya Khandelwal
- Radiodiagnosis, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Radiodiagnosis, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Radiodiagnosis, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Radiodiagnosis, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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Shi C, Jiao P, Chen Z, Ma L, Yao S. Exploring the roles of noncoding RNAs in craniofacial abnormalities: A systematic review. Dev Biol 2024; 505:75-84. [PMID: 37923186 DOI: 10.1016/j.ydbio.2023.10.007] [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: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Congenital craniofacial abnormalities are congenital anomalies of variable expressivity and severity with a recognizable set of abnormalities, which are derived from five identifiable primordial structures. They can occur unilaterally or bilaterally and include various malformations such as cleft lip with/without palate, craniosynostosis, and craniofacial microsomia. To date, the molecular etiology of craniofacial abnormalities is largely unknown. Noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs), including microRNAs, long ncRNAs, circular RNAs and PIWI-interacting RNAs, function as major regulators of cellular epigenetic hallmarks via regulation of various molecular and cellular processes. Recently, aberrant expression of ncRNAs has been implicated in many diseases, including craniofacial abnormalities. Consequently, this review focuses on the role and mechanism of ncRNAs in regulating craniofacial development in the hope of providing clues to identify potential therapeutic targets.
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- Cheng Shi
- The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Suzhou Vocational Health College, Suzhou, 215000, China; Nanjing Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Suzhou Vocational Health College, Suzhou, 215000, China
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- Suzhou Stomatological Hospital, Suzhou, 215000, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210000, China.
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- The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Suzhou Vocational Health College, Suzhou, 215000, China.
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Ng JJ, Massenburg BB, Wu M, Romeo DJ, Swanson JW, Taylor JA, Bartlett SP. Delayed Postnatal Synostosis without Spheno-occipital Synchondrosis Fusion: A Curious Case of Apert Syndrome. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2024; 12:e5558. [PMID: 38264445 PMCID: PMC10805437 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000005558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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Apert syndrome classically presents with craniosynostosis at birth, most commonly of the bilateral coronal sutures, which may lead to cephalocranial disproportion and elevated intracranial pressure, the latter of which is associated with optic atrophy, visual loss, and developmental delays. A small number of patients with syndromic craniosynostosis demonstrate open sutures at birth; however, all previously reported patients of this subtype have been reported to develop premature suture fusion in the early postnatal period and/or require cranial vault expansion for increased intracranial pressure. Here, we report on a patient with Apert syndrome who did not have closed sutures at birth, and only began to demonstrate unilateral coronal suture fusion between ages 4 and 6 years, yet neither developed phenotypic signs of craniosynostosis nor evidence of intracranial hypertension. Moreover, despite demonstrating patency of the spheno-occipital synchondrosis, the patient developed progressive midface hypoplasia, requiring a subcranial Le Fort 3 advancement with external distraction at age 9. Now at skeletal maturity, this patient has a normal cranial shape and will likely never require cranial vault surgery for functional or aesthetic concerns. We are not aware of any prior reports of a patient with Apert syndrome who did not require intracranial surgery over long-term follow-up.
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- Jinggang J. Ng
- From the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Oral Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa
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- From the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Oral Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa
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- From the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Oral Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa
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- From the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Oral Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa
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- From the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Oral Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa
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- From the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Oral Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa
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- From the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Oral Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa
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Blanco-Diaz M, Marcos-Alvarez M, Escobio-Prieto I, De la Fuente-Costa M, Perez-Dominguez B, Pinero-Pinto E, Rodriguez-Rodriguez AM. Effectiveness of Conservative Treatments in Positional Plagiocephaly in Infants: A Systematic Review. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:1184. [PMID: 37508680 PMCID: PMC10378416 DOI: 10.3390/children10071184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to analyze conservative treatments implemented to manage positional plagiocephaly in infants. METHODS This is a systematic review conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, performed in the Medline (PubMed), Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases. Articles were selected according to the eligibility criteria, regarding the effectiveness of conservative treatments in positional plagiocephaly in infants, published in the last 10 years with a score ≥3 in the PEDro Scale. RESULTS A total of 318 articles were identified and 9 of them were finally selected. CONCLUSIONS Physical therapy treatment is considered as the first line of intervention in plagiocephaly with non-synostotic asymmetries and manual therapy is the method that obtains the best results within this intervention. In cases of moderate or severe plagiocephaly, helmet therapy can be an effective second-line intervention; however, the best way to prevent this condition is through counseling of parents or caregivers, and early treatment is essential for optimal therapeutic outcomes. The review was registered in PROSPERO (CDR42022306466).
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- Maria Blanco-Diaz
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
- Physical Therapy and Translational Research Group (FINTRA-RG), Institute of Health Research of the Principality of Asturias (ISPA), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Nursing, Physical Therapy and Podiatry, University of Seville, 41009 Seville, Spain
- Institute of Biomedicine of Seville (IBIS), 41013 Seville, Spain
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
- Physical Therapy and Translational Research Group (FINTRA-RG), Institute of Health Research of the Principality of Asturias (ISPA), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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- Exercise Intervention for Health Research Group (EXINH-RG), Department of Physical Therapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Nursing, Physical Therapy and Podiatry, University of Seville, 41009 Seville, Spain
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- Physical Therapy and Translational Research Group (FINTRA-RG), Institute of Health Research of the Principality of Asturias (ISPA), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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Myhre A, Råbu M, Feragen KB. Are We Together in This? Relationship Experiences of Parents of Children with Craniofacial Anomalies. Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2023:10556656231180512. [PMID: 37282504 DOI: 10.1177/10556656231180512] [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: 06/08/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The birth of a child with a craniofacial anomaly (CFA) can have a profound psychological impact on the family and the parental relationship. The purpose of this study was to qualitatively investigate how a child's CFA condition affected parents' couple relationship. SETTING All patients with a CFA are followed-up by the National Unit for Craniofacial Surgery, a specialized and multidisciplinary team. Hence, participants were recruited within a centralized treatment setting. DESIGN We used a qualitative approach to explore the relationship experiences of parents of children with CFAs. The interviews were analysed using a hermeneutic-phenomenological approach. PARTICIPANTS The study included 13 parents, nine mothers and four fathers of children with a range of different CFAs. At the time of the interview, 10 participants were married, one was cohabiting, and two were divorced. RESULTS Most participants perceived their partners as committed and engaged in caring for their affected child and involved in the family's everyday life, and described a strengthened relationship to their partner after the child with a CFA was born. However, some participants struggled in their relationships with their partners, and did not receive the comfort and support they needed during this critical time, leading to feelings of distance and loneliness. CONCLUSIONS Craniofacial teams should be mindful of the importance of the environment surrounding the child, such as parental relationship and family function. Therefore, a comprehensive approach should be included in team-based care, and couples and families in need of extra support should be referred to relevant specialists.
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- Anita Myhre
- Centre of Rare Disorders, Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Centre of Rare Disorders, Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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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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Santiago GS, Santiago CN, Chwa ES, Purnell CA. Positional Plagiocephaly and Craniosynostosis. Pediatr Ann 2023; 52:e10-e17. [PMID: 36625797 DOI: 10.3928/19382359-20221114-03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Along with the decrease in sudden infant death syndrome due to the successful "Back to Sleep" Campaign, there was a reciprocal increase in cases of positional plagiocephaly (PP). The prevalence of PP significantly rose from approximately 5% to upward of 46% at age 7 months. Consequently, clinicians have seen a surge in the number of patients presenting with head shape abnormalities. Not only does this increase in patient volume pose a logistical problem to clinics, but it also poses a potential risk to patients with craniosynostosis, whose head shape anomalies are similar to a "needle in a haystack" of patients with more common PP. This review explores the causes, risk factors, and treatment options of PP and craniosynostosis, along with the differential of head shape anomalies based on phenotypic presentation. In doing so, we hope to provide pediatric care clinicians with the tools necessary to effectively evaluate and manage patients with head shape abnormalities. [Pediatr Ann. 2023;52(1):e10-e17.].
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Does the Mutation Type Affect the Response to Cranial Vault Expansion in Children With Apert Syndrome? J Craniofac Surg 2022; 34:910-913. [PMID: 36730527 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000009126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Han JT, Egbert MA, Ettinger RE, Kapadia H, Susarla SM. Orthognathic Surgery in Patients with Syndromic Craniosynostosis. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am 2022; 34:477-487. [PMID: 35787829 DOI: 10.1016/j.coms.2022.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Patients with syndromic and nonsyndromic synostosis may have end-stage skeletal discrepancies involving the lower midface and mandible, with associated malocclusion. While orthognathic surgical procedures in this population can be reliably executed, the surgeon must be aware of the unique morphologic characteristics that accompany the primary diagnoses as well as the technical challenges associated with performing Le Fort I osteotomies in patients who have undergone prior subcranial midface distraction.
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- Jesse T Han
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Washington School of Dentistry, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Washington School of Dentistry, Seattle, WA, USA; Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA; Craniofacial Center, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA; Craniofacial Center, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA; Craniofacial Center, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Washington School of Dentistry, Seattle, WA, USA; Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA; Craniofacial Center, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA.
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Massenburg BB, Susarla SM, Kapadia HP, Hopper RA. Subcranial Midface Advancement in Patients with Syndromic Craniosynostosis. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am 2022; 34:467-475. [PMID: 35787822 DOI: 10.1016/j.coms.2022.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Patients with syndromic craniosynostosis can present with midface hypoplasia, abnormal facial ratios, and obstructive sleep apnea. These symptoms can all be improved with midface advancement, but it is essential to evaluate the specific morphologic characteristics of each patient's bony deficiencies before offering subcranial advancement. Midface hypoplasia in Crouzon syndrome is evenly distributed between the central and lateral midface and reliably corrected with Le Fort III distraction. In contrast, the midface hypoplasia in Apert/Pfeiffer syndromes occurs in both an axial and a sagittal plane, with significantly more nasomaxillary hypoplasia compared with the orbitozygomatic deficiency.
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- Benjamin B Massenburg
- Division of Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery, Seattle Children's Hospital, Craniofacial Center, Seattle, WA, USA; Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Washington
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- Division of Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery, Seattle Children's Hospital, Craniofacial Center, Seattle, WA, USA; Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Washington; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Washington; Division of Craniofacial Orthodontics, Seattle Children's Hospital, Craniofacial Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery, Seattle Children's Hospital, Craniofacial Center, Seattle, WA, USA; Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Washington.
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Shakir S, Birgfeld CB. Syndromic Craniosynostosis: Cranial Vault Expansion in Infancy. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am 2022; 34:443-458. [PMID: 35787825 DOI: 10.1016/j.coms.2022.01.006] [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] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Syndromic craniosynostosis (CS) represents a relatively uncommon disease process that poses significant reconstructive challenges for the craniofacial surgeon. Although there is considerable overlap in clinical features associated with various forms of syndromic CS, key extracranial features and close examination of the extremities help to distinguish the subtypes. While Virchow's law can easily guide the diagnosis of single suture, nonsyndromic CS, syndromic CS traditionally results in atypical presentations inherent to multiple suture fusion. Coronal ring involvement in isolation or associated with additional suture fusion is the most common pattern in syndromic CS often resulting in turribrachycephaly.
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- Sameer Shakir
- University of Washington, Seattle Children's Hospital, M/S OB.9.532, PO Box 5371, 4800 Sand Point Way, Seattle, WA 98105, USA
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- University of Washington, Seattle Children's Hospital, M/S OB.9.532, PO Box 5371, 4800 Sand Point Way, Seattle, WA 98105, USA.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Understand the craniofacial dysmorphology of craniosynostosis, and the variation of each type. 2. Identify the functional concerns and learn the rationale behind timing of operative intervention. 3. Approach each dysmorphology critically and identify the operative intervention needed to improve form and function 4. Understand and address the specific issues related to syndromic craniosynostosis and be able to delineate management plan. SUMMARY Craniosynostosis is a condition in which premature fusion of one or more cranial sutures lead to abnormal head shape and growth restriction of the brain. Nonsyndromic craniosynostosis occurs in isolation, and usually involves a single suture, whereas syndromic craniosynostosis may involve multiple sutures and is associated with extracraniofacial findings. Although surgical management can be similar, the treatment plan must take into consideration issues specific to the syndromes. This article aims to provide a concise overview of the authors' current understanding regarding the presentation, treatment principle, surgical option, and debates in craniosynostosis.
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Algorithm to the treatment of Crouzon syndrome. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2021; 50:124-133. [PMID: 34857441 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2021.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Clinical reports regarding the entire surgical sequence in Crouzon syndrome from the neonatal period to the adult age are rare. The purpose of this study is to trace an operative algorithm with a long term follow up in a homogenous group of patients affected by Crouzon syndrome. A retrospective review was conducted for all patients affected by Crouzon syndrome who completed the entire surgical sequence. 7 Crouzon patients (4 females, 3 males) completed the entire surgical sequence at different ages: fronto-orbital advancement (0.9 years), LF III distraction osteogenesis (11.5 years) and orthognathic surgery (18 years). The mean age at the last follow up was 19.3 years; normalization of the face was obtained in all cases with improvement of the respiratory problems. After orthognathic surgery, all patients had stable occlusion. A one-year postoperative CBCT scan revealed almost complete ossification of all osteotomy sites. Frontoorbital advancement and modified Le Fort III distraction osteogenesis are reliable surgical procedures. SARME and conventional orthognathic surgery with reductive genioplasty and fat grafting are performed at the end of the surgical sequence to enhance facial aesthetics.
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Hersh DS, Hughes CD. Syndromic Craniosynostosis: Unique Management Considerations. Neurosurg Clin N Am 2021; 33:105-112. [PMID: 34801135 DOI: 10.1016/j.nec.2021.09.008] [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: 10/20/2022]
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Craniosynostosis involves the premature fusion of 1 or more cranial sutures and commonly presents as an isolated, nonsyndromic diagnosis. A subset of patients have syndromic craniosynostosis. Several unique considerations must be taken into account when managing patients with syndromic craniosynostosis. A multidisciplinary craniofacial team with a central coordinator is particularly useful for coordinating care among various specialists, and close monitoring is mandatory owing to the increased risk of intracranial hypertension. Surgical management varies among centers, but core options include fronto-orbital advancement with cranial vault remodeling, posterior vault expansion, endoscopic-assisted suturectomy with postoperative orthotic therapy, and midface advancement.
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- David S Hersh
- Division of Neurosurgery, Connecticut Children's, 282 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106, USA; Department of Surgery, UConn School of Medicine, 200 Academic Way, Farmington, CT 06032, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, UConn School of Medicine, 200 Academic Way, Farmington, CT 06032, USA; Divisions of Plastic Surgery and Craniofacial Surgery, Connecticut Children's, 282 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106, USA
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Challenging the Norm: Is Routine Use of Cranial CT in Evaluation of Craniosynostosis Necessary? J Craniofac Surg 2021; 32:2496-2499. [PMID: 34705393 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000007926] [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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BACKGROUND Cranial CT is routinely taught to be the gold standard for diagnosis of craniosynostosis and used by craniofacial teams for suspected nonsyndromic single suture craniosynostosis. Given the risks associated with infant CTs, do these scans provide significantly enhanced diagnostic accuracy compared to the physical exam when performed by an experienced clinical provider? METHOD A retrospective chart review was performed for children who underwent corrective surgery for nonsyndromic, single-suture craniosynostosis over an 11 year period by a single craniofacial team. Ages at presentation and surgery, preoperative clinical diagnosis and imaging, co-existing radiographic findings, and correlation with the intraoperative diagnosis were analyzed. RESULTS A total of 138 patients were included in this study. The mean age was 4.2 months at initial craniofacial evaluation, and 8.0 months at time of surgery. Twenty-seven patients received imaging prior to our clinic. Of those, 21 had plain radiography and 6 had CT scans. Of the remaining 111 patients referred without imaging, craniosynostosis was clinically diagnosed in 102 (92%), whereas 9 (8%) had an unclear clinical diagnosis. Of these 9, 1 (1%) was diagnosed clinically at follow-up exam, and the remaining 8 (7%) were diagnosed using radiography (3 CT scans, 5 plain radiographs). In all patients, the preoperative diagnosis was confirmed during intraoperative assessment. CONCLUSIONS Cranial CT was not needed by experienced craniofacial providers in 93% of nonsyndromic, single-suture craniosynostosis. Imaging obtained before craniofacial clinic referral may have been unnecessary. These findings question the classic teaching that preoperative cranial CT is the gold standard for diagnosis in infants with nonsyndromic, single-suture craniosynostosis.
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Posterior Cranial Vault Distraction Osteogenesis Utilizing a Posterior-Superior Distraction Vector in the Treatment of Mercedes Benz Pattern Craniosynostosis. J Craniofac Surg 2021; 32:2059-2063. [PMID: 33770025 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000007646] [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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ABSTRACT Bilateral lambdoid and sagittal synostosis, or Mercedes Benz Syndrome, is a rare complex craniosynostosis resulting in frontal bossing, a tapered posterior fossa, and an anteriorly displaced cranial vertex. Its ideal surgical correction must result in posterior expansion, skull elongation, and caudal repositioning of the vertex. We present a craniometric analysis of skull changes with posterior-superior distraction and introduce a novel craniometric measure: vertex position. In this study, a retrospective review was performed to analyze outcomes of posterior cranial vault distraction osteogenesis (PVDO) using a posterior-superior distraction vector from 2016 to 2019. Cranial vertex position was measured as a fraction of the occipitofrontal diameter from rostral to caudal (0-1.0). Four patients underwent PVDO at mean age 10.61 ± 3.16 months utilizing a posterior-superior distraction vector. Linear distraction distance averaged 30.30 ± 0.90 mm with a mean consolidation period of 3.98 ± 0.72 months. Mean corrected change in intra-cranial volume was 236.30 ± 3.71 mL, at an average rate of 7.81 ± 2.00 mL/mm of distraction. Increases in anterior cranial height (7.83 ± 2.51 mm), middle cranial height (8.43 ± 4.21 mm), posterior cranial height (13.15 ± 7.45 mm), and posterior cranial fossa height (21.99 ± 8.55 mm) were observed. Cranial vertex demonstrated a mean posterior movement of 0.18 ± 0.13. PVDO utilizing a posterior-superior distraction vector for management of nonsyndromic bilateral lambdoid and sagittal synostosis effectively increases intracranial volume and height and provides an esthetic outcome with posterior movement of the cranial vertex.
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Kong L, Wang Y, Ji Y, Chen J, Cui J, Shen W. Isolation and Characterization of Human Suture Mesenchymal Stem Cells In Vitro. Int J Stem Cells 2020; 13:377-385. [PMID: 32587131 PMCID: PMC7691854 DOI: 10.15283/ijsc20024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2020] [Revised: 05/31/2020] [Accepted: 06/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Cranial sutures play a critical role in adjustment of skull development and brain growth. Premature fusion of cranial sutures leads to craniosynostosis. The aim of the current study was to culture and characterize human cranial suture mesenchymal cells in vitro. METHODS The residual skull tissues, containing synostosed or contralateral suture from three boys with right coronal suture synostosis, were used to isolate the suture mesenchymal cells. Then, flow cytometry and multilineage differentiation were performed to identify the typical mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) properties. Finally, we used quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) to detect the mRNA expression of osteogenesis and stemness related genes. RESULTS After 3 to 5 days in culture, the cells migrated from the tissue explants and proliferated parallelly or spirally. These cells expressed typical MSC markers, CD73, CD90, CD105, and could give rises to osteocytes, adipocytes and chondrocytes. RT-PCR showed relatively higher levels of Runx2, osteocalcin and FGF2 in the fused suture MSCs than in the normal cells. However, BMP3, the only protein of BMP family that inhibits osteogenesis, reduced in synostosed suture derived cells. The expression of effector genes remaining cell stemness, including Bmi1, Gli1 and Axin2, decreased in the cells migrated from the affected cranial sutures. CONCLUSIONS The MSCs from prematurely occlusive sutures overexpressed osteogenic related genes and down-regulated stemness-related genes, which may further accelerate the osteogenic differentiation and suppress the self-renewal of stem cells leading to craniosynostosis.
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- Liangliang Kong
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Kamran R, Longmire NM, Rae C, Riff KWYW, Forrest CR, O’Hara J, Bulstrode N, Klassen AF. Concepts Important to Patients With Facial Differences: A Qualitative Study Informing a New Module of the FACE-Q for Children and Young Adults. Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2020; 58:1020-1031. [DOI: 10.1177/1055665620969589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective: The concepts important to children and young adults who undergo treatments for facial differences are not well-defined. Measurement of treatment outcomes from the patient’s perspective is necessary to ensure goals of treatment are met. We aimed to identify concepts important to children and young adults with facial differences through a qualitative study. Design: An interpretive description qualitative approach was followed. Semistructured interviews were conducted, transcribed verbatim, and coded using a line-by-line approach. Qualitative analysis led to the development of a conceptual framework of outcomes important to patients. Setting: Interviews were conducted in Canada and the United Kingdom at home, by telephone, or in the hospital. Participants: Participants (N = 72) were recruited between May and June 2014 from craniofacial clinics at the Hospital for Sick Children (Toronto) and Great Ormond Street Hospital (London). Participants included anyone with a visible and/or functional facial difference aged 8 to 29 years and fluent in English, excluding patients with a cleft. The sample included 38 females and 34 males, with a mean age of 13.9 years, and included 28 facial conditions (11 facial paralysis, 18 ear anomalies, 26 skeletal conditions, and 17 soft tissue conditions). Results: Analysis led to identification of important concepts within 4 overarching domains: facial appearance, facial function, adverse effects of treatment, and health-related quality of life (psychological, social, and school function). Conclusions: Our study provides an understanding of concepts important to children and young adults with facial differences.
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- Rakhshan Kamran
- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Classification of Subtypes of Crouzon Syndrome Based on the Type of Vault Suture Synostosis. J Craniofac Surg 2020; 31:678-684. [PMID: 32068731 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000006173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients with Crouzon syndrome develop various types of anatomic deformities due to different forms of craniosynostosis, yet they have similar craniofacial characteristics. However, exact homology is not evident. Different pathology then may be best treated by different forms of surgical technique. Therefore, precise classification of Crouzon syndrome, based on individual patterns of cranial suture involvement is needed. METHODS Ninety-five computed tomography (CT) scans (Crouzon, n = 33; control, n = 62) were included in this study. All the CT scans are divided into 4 types based on premature closure of sutures: class I = coronal and lambdoidal synostosis; class II = sagittal synostosis; class III = pansynostosis; and class IV = "Others." The CT scan anatomy was measured by Materialise software. RESULTS The class III, pansynostosis, is the most prevalent (63.6%). The classes I, III, and IV of Crouzon have significantly shortened entire anteroposterior cranial base length, with the shortest base length in class III. The external cranial measurements in class I show primarily a decreased posterior facial skeleton, while the class III presented with holistic facial skeleton reduction. Class II has the least severe craniofacial malformations, while class III had the most severe. CONCLUSION The morphology of patients with Crouzon syndrome is not identical in both cranial base and facial characteristics, especially when they associated with different subtypes of cranial suture synostosis. The classification of Crouzon syndrome proposed in this study, summarizes the differences among each subgroup of craniosynostosis suture involvement, which, theoretically, may ultimately influence both the timing and type of surgical intervention.
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Bilateral Cephalohematoma With Sagittal Synostosis and Scaphocephaly. J Craniofac Surg 2020; 31:e260-e261. [PMID: 32049914 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000006223] [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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Inappropriate fusion of the cranial sutures leads to craniosynostosis and the subsequent skull rigidity can cause many developmental and structural problems. Cephalohematoma is a subperiosteal collection of blood commonly associated with birth trauma or instrument-assisted delivery and is one of the most frequently reported fetal injuries in Caesarian section procedures. There have been very few cases reported of patients with both scaphocephaly due to sagittal craniosynostosis and cephalohematoma and no reports of scaphocephaly with bilateral cephalohematoma as of the date of this report. The current literature suggests that the two conditions are potentially associated, either through mechanical pathways involving trauma or through a complex interplay of growth factors. The authors present a case of bilateral cephalohematoma with scaphocephaly secondary to progressive sagittal craniosynostosis.
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BACKGROUND Crouzon syndrome is associated with severe respiratory impairment of the upper airway due in part to midfacial dysmorphology. We calculated the distinctive nasal diameter and pharyngeal airway volume in patients with Crouzon syndrome and compared them with age-matched control subjects. METHODS Children with computed tomography scans in the absence of surgical intervention were included. Computed tomography scans were digitized and manipulated using Surgicase CMF (Materialise). Craniometric data relating to the midface and airway were collected. For all linear measurements, mean percent increases or decreases were calculated relative to the size of control subjects, and volumetric assessment of the airway was tabulated. Statistical analysis was performed using t test. RESULTS Twenty-six computed tomography scans were included (control n = 17, Crouzon n = 9). All children were in early mixed dentition. Pharyngeal airway volume was decreased in patients with Crouzon syndrome relative to control subjects by 46% (P = 0.003). The distance from the posterior tongue to the posterior pharyngeal wall decreased 31% when comparing the Crouzon group versus the control (P = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS Three-dimensional analysis revealed notably decreased pharyngeal and nasal airway volumes in patients with Crouzon syndrome, but nasal bone tissue and soft tissue measurements showed very little change between patients and control subjects.
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BACKGROUND Craniofacial syndromes occur in approximately 1 in 5600 to 100,000 infants, often resulting in significant morbidity. Due to the heterogeneity of this patient population, no clear consensus consists on optimal treatment modalities and timing. The aim of this study was to analyze the craniofacial syndrome population that were treated at the University Hospital Leuven. METHODS A retrospective analysis of patients with a clinical diagnosis of a craniofacial syndrome was performed. Inclusion criteria were patients with a clinical diagnosis of a craniofacial syndrome and that received treatment between "2000-2005" and "2010-2015." Patients with nonsyndromic conditions were excluded. Data regarding patient characteristics, treatment modalities, and treatment outcomes were analyzed. RESULTS After matching the inclusion criteria, 98 eligible patients, affected by 40 different syndromes were included. In the period of "2000 to 2005," 48 patients were treated, as compared to 50 patients in the period of "2010 to 2015." A statistically significant decrease over time is seen for cleft surgery and orthodontic treatment (P = 0.0017 and P = 0.0015, respectively). No statistically significant differences were found concerning the age at which treatment was received (P = 0.42). Significant associations between treatment modalities were found for orthognathic surgery and distraction osteogenesis (P < 0.0001), orthognathic surgery and orthodontic treatment (P < 0.0001), and between orthodontic treatment and distraction osteogenesis (P = 0.03311). CONCLUSION A decline in cleft reconstruction surgery and orthodontic treatment for patients with craniofacial syndromes was seen over time. A significant association was found between distraction osteogenesis and orthognathic surgery, possibly due to higher reintervention rates for patients treated at a young age.
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Hopper RA, Kapadia H, Susarla SM. Surgical-Orthodontic Considerations in Subcranial and Frontofacial Distraction. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am 2020; 32:309-320. [PMID: 32102742 DOI: 10.1016/j.coms.2020.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Subcranial and frontofacial distraction osteogenesis have emerged as powerful tools for management of hypoplasia involving the upper two-thirds of the face. The primary goal of subcranial or frontofacial distraction is to improve the orientation of the upper face and midface structures (frontal bone, orbitozygomatic complex, maxilla, nasal complex) relative to the cranial base, globes, and mandible. The various techniques used are tailored for management of specific phenotypic differences in facial position and may include segmental osteotomies, differential vectors, or synchronous maxillomandibular rotation.
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- Richard A Hopper
- Craniofacial Center, Division of Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery, Seattle Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA
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- Craniofacial Center, Division of Craniofacial Orthodontics, Seattle Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA
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- Craniofacial Center, Divisions of Craniofacial and Plastic Surgery and Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery, Seattle Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA.
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What Is the Skull Structure Influence of Squamosal Suture Synostosis in Nonsyndromic and Syndromic Crouzon Craniosynostosis? J Craniofac Surg 2019; 30:1671-1675. [DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000005396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Association of Regional Cranial Base Deformity and Ultimate Structure in Crouzon Syndrome. Plast Reconstr Surg 2019; 143:1233e-1243e. [DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000005643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Management strategies for syndromic craniosynostosis patients require multidisciplinary subspecialty teams to provide optimal care for complex reconstructive approaches. The most common craniosynostosis syndromes include Apert (FGFR2), Crouzon (FGFR2), Muenke (FGFR3), Pfeiffer (FGFR1 and FGFR2), and Saethre-Chotzen (TWIST). Bicoronal craniosynostosis (turribrachycephaly) is most commonly associated with syndromic craniosynostosis. Disease presentation varies from mild sutural involvement to severe pansynostoses, with a spectrum of extracraniofacial dysmorphic manifestations. Understanding the multifaceted syndromic presentations while appreciating the panoply of variable presentations is central to delivering necessary individualized care. Cranial vault remodeling aims to relieve restriction of cranial development and elevated intracranial pressure and restore normal morphology.
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- Rajendra Sawh-Martinez
- Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yale University, 330 Cedar Street, Boardman Building, 3rd Floor, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
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- Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yale-New Haven Hospital, Yale University, 330 Cedar Street, Boardman Building, 3rd Floor, New Haven, CT 06511, USA.
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Evaluation of Long-term Outcomes of Facial Sensation following Cranial Vault Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2019; 7:e2135. [PMID: 31044113 PMCID: PMC6467630 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000002135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2018] [Accepted: 12/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Background: Cranial vault reshaping to correct craniosynostosis in infants may injure terminal branches of the trigeminal nerve, namely the supraorbital, supratrochlear, zygomaticofacial, and zygomaticotemporal nerves, especially if a fronto-orbital advancement is performed. Despite numerous studies demonstrating successful esthetic outcome after FOA, there are no long-term studies assessing facial sensation after possible damage to these nerves as the result of surgery. Methods: A cross-sectional case-control research design was used to evaluate facial sensory threshold in the trigeminal branches after cranial vault reconstruction in children with isolated, nonsyndromic metopic, and unicoronal craniosynostosis, compared with those with sagittal craniosynostosis and age-matched nonaffected controls. Study participants were recruited from the Hospital for Sick Children between the ages of 6 and 18 years. Sensory outcome was determined using the Weinstein Enhanced Sensory Test, the Ten Test, and self-reported facial sensibility function questionnaire. Results: The sensory outcomes of 28 patients and 16 controls were examined at an average age of 9.6 years and 10.3 years, respectively. No subjective or objective sensory deficit was noted in supraorbital, supratrochlear, zygomaticofacial, or zygomaticotemporal nerve distributions between groups. Qualitative reports of facial sensibility function indicated no difference in subjective sensation, protective sensation, or motor behavior between groups. Conclusions: These results suggest that while sensory nerve injury during routine FOA may occur, it does not result in a quantifiable nor clinically significant long-term sensory deficit threshold. Patients do not develop long-term neuropathic pain following surgical intervention.
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Hand Function in Apert Syndrome. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2019; 7:e2230. [PMID: 31333957 PMCID: PMC6571343 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000002230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2018] [Accepted: 03/05/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Background: The Michigan Hand Questionnaire is widely used to assess hand outcomes in congenital hand deformities. The purpose of the present study is to compare Apert syndrome hand outcomes according to Upton hand type and age stratification with age-matched unaffected controls. Methods: The Brief Michigan Hand Questionnaire was administered to 39 Apert patients after completion of the digit separation surgical regimen, and 140 age-matched unaffected controls. Patients were divided into 3 groups according to age. In group 1 (from 4 months to 7 years of age), responses were provided by parents of Apert patients, and in group 2 (from 8 to 17 years of age), patients responded with assistance from their parents, and in group 3 (18 years of age or older), responses were provided by the patients themselves. Groups were substratified according to Upton hand type (type I, II, and III). Comparisons were made among groups, subgroups, and controls. Results: Comparisons of hand types for intragroups 1, 2, and 3, did not demonstrate any statistically significant differences (P > 0.05) between hand outcomes according to Upton hand type, regardless of patient age. Comparisons between Apert patients and their age-matched controls demonstrated statistically significant differences (P < 0.05), as the control group had higher outcome scores. Conclusions: Similar hand outcomes scores were achieved by all Apert patients regardless of hand type. Following completion of the digit separation regimen, Apert patients presented hand outcome scores that were lower than those of the patients in the normative control group.
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O'Hara J, Ruggiero F, Wilson L, James G, Glass G, Jeelani O, Ong J, Bowman R, Wyatt M, Evans R, Samuels M, Hayward R, Dunaway DJ. Syndromic Craniosynostosis: Complexities of Clinical Care. Mol Syndromol 2019; 10:83-97. [PMID: 30976282 DOI: 10.1159/000495739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Patients with syndromic craniosynostosis have a molecularly identified genetic cause for the premature closure of their cranial sutures and associated facial and extra-cranial features. Their clinical complexity demands comprehensive management by an extensive multidisciplinary team. This review aims to marry genotypic and phenotypic knowledge with clinical presentation and management of the craniofacial syndromes presenting most frequently to the craniofacial unit at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust.
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- Justine O'Hara
- Great Ormond Street Craniofacial Unit, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Craniofacial Unit, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Craniofacial Unit, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Craniofacial Unit, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Craniofacial Unit, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Craniofacial Unit, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Craniofacial Unit, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Craniofacial Unit, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Craniofacial Unit, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Craniofacial Unit, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Craniofacial Unit, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Craniofacial Unit, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Craniofacial Unit, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK
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Anterior convex lateral orbital wall: distinctive morphology in Apert syndrome. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2018; 56:864-869. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2018.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2018] [Accepted: 09/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Raposo-Amaral CE, Denadai R, Furlan P, Raposo-Amaral CA. Treatment of Apert Hand Syndrome. Plast Reconstr Surg 2018; 142:972-982. [PMID: 29994846 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000004815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Denadai R, Roberto WM, Buzzo CL, Ghizoni E, Raposo-Amaral CA, Raposo-Amaral CE. Surgical approach of hypertelorbitism in craniofrontonasal dysplasia. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 44:383-390. [PMID: 29019542 DOI: 10.1590/0100-69912017004013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2017] [Accepted: 05/11/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE to present our experience in the hypertelorbitism surgical treatment in craniofrontonasal dysplasia. METHODS retrospective analysis of craniofrontonasal dysplasia patients operated through orbital box osteotomy or facial bipartition between 1997 and 2015. Surgical data was obtained from medical records, complementary tests, photographs, and clinical interviews. Surgical results were classified based on the need for additional surgery and orbital relapse was calculated. RESULTS seven female patients were included, of whom three (42.86%) underwent orbital box osteotomy and four (57.14%) underwent facial bipartition. There was orbital relapse in average of 3.71±3,73mm. Surgical result according to the need for further surgery was 2.43±0.53. CONCLUSION surgical approach to hypertelorbitism in craniofrontonasal dysplasia should be individualized, respecting the age at surgery and preferences of patients, parents, and surgeons.
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- Hospital SOBRAPAR, Instituto de Cirurgia Plástica Craniofacial, Campinas, SP, Brasil
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- Hospital SOBRAPAR, Instituto de Cirurgia Plástica Craniofacial, Campinas, SP, Brasil
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- Hospital SOBRAPAR, Instituto de Cirurgia Plástica Craniofacial, Campinas, SP, Brasil
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Comparison of Two Different Grafts in Nasal Framework Reconstruction of Binder Syndrome: Cartilage and Silicone. J Craniofac Surg 2018; 28:1413-1417. [PMID: 28796097 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000003660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Binder syndrome is a rare congenital malformation with a flat facial profile especially a depressed nose. Rhinoplasty plays an important part in the multidisciplinary surgical protocol. Different materials have been proposed to reconstruct nasal framework. But fewer evidence concerns which graft can achieve more stable and appreciated nasal contour. In this article, the authors reported surgical details and experience of nasal framework reconstruction of Binder syndrome, compare the esthetic outcomes of 2 grafts: autologous costal cartilage and L-shaped silicone covered with auricular cartilage. METHODS A retrospective study of 25 Binder syndrome patients (9 with silicone and 16 with costal cartilage) was managed. Anthropometric method was used to evaluate nasal profiles preoperatively and postoperatively. Surgical techniques, complications were reviewed. Statistics analysis was managed. Probability (P) of <0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS Tip proportions (angle of convexity of the face with nose, nose tip-length quotient, tip projection anterior glabellar line quotient) improved in silicone group, but cartilage group achieved superior esthetic outcomes than silicone in tip projection, subnasal protrusion, and nasal labial angle. CONCLUSION Autologous costal cartilage is more favorable to reconstruct the nasal framework and regain nasal esthetics of Binder syndrome.
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Demographic characteristics of craniosynostosis patients in Asia. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2018; 46:674-678. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2018.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2017] [Revised: 01/27/2018] [Accepted: 02/13/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Crouzon syndrome is a rare genetic disorder with autosomal dominant inheritance. The underlying pathological process is premature synostosis of the cranial sutures with subsequent phenotypic alterations of the affected person. A review of the literature has been conducted in order to resume the overall characteristics of Crouzon syndrome such as craniomaxillofacial malformations, clinical features, dentoalveolar characteristics, aesthetic impairments, and psychological background, as well as, the different therapeutic procedures, which combine surgical and orthodontic interventions. Facial and functional malformations in individuals with Crouzon syndrome could be significantly improved after a series of surgical and orthodontic procedures in almost all cases. A multidisciplinary treatment approach would provide the best outcomes in affected patients.
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Osborn AJ, Roberts RM, Mathias JL, Anderson PJ, Flapper WJ. Cognitive, behavioral and psychological functioning in children with metopic synostosis: a meta-analysis examining the impact of surgical status. Child Neuropsychol 2018; 25:263-277. [PMID: 29482450 DOI: 10.1080/09297049.2018.1441821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Neurodevelopmental delays are known to occur in children with metopic synostosis, but it is presently unclear whether the cognitive, behavioral and psychological outcomes of children with metopic synostosis differ to those of their healthy peers. This meta-analysis consolidated data from 17 studies (published prior to August 2017) that examined the cognitive, behavioral and psychological outcomes of children (n = 666; aged ≤19 yrs) with metopic synostosis. Hedges'g (gw) effect sizes compared the outcomes of samples with metopic synostosis (unoperated, operated) to healthy controls or normative data and, where available, the prevalence of problems/disorders was calculated. Children with unoperated metopic synostosis performed significantly worse than their healthy peers on measures of: general cognition (gw = -.38), motor functioning, (gw = -.81), and verbal (gw = -.82) and visuospatial (gw = -.92) abilities. Children with operated metopic synostosis performed significantly worse on measures of motor functioning (gw = -.45), visuospatial skills (gw = -.32), attention (gw = -.50), executive functioning (gw = -.36), arithmetic ability (gw = -.37), and behavior (gw = -.34). Cognitive, behavioral, and psychological problems were prevalent, but variable. Overall, the cognitive, behavioral, and psychological outcomes of children with metopic synostosis are generally worse than their healthy peers, regardless of surgical status. However, research is sparse, samples small, controls are rarely recruited, and the severity of metopic synostosis often not stated. Nevertheless, the findings suggest that children with metopic synostosis are likely to experience a variety of negative outcomes and should therefore receive ongoing monitoring and support.
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- A J Osborn
- a School of Psychology , University of Adelaide , Adelaide , Australia
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- a School of Psychology , University of Adelaide , Adelaide , Australia
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- a School of Psychology , University of Adelaide , Adelaide , Australia
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- b The Australian Craniofacial Unit , Women's and Children's Hospital , North Adelaide , Australia
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- b The Australian Craniofacial Unit , Women's and Children's Hospital , North Adelaide , Australia
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Clinical Significance of Venous Anomalies in Syndromic Craniosynostosis. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2018; 6:e1613. [PMID: 29464157 PMCID: PMC5811287 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000001613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2016] [Accepted: 11/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Background The pattern of cranial venous drainage in syndromic craniosynostosis is unpredictable and not adequately understood. Collateral channels substitute for stenotic venous sinuses and pose potential risk for surgical intervention. The purpose of this study was to analyze the patterns of venous drainage in patients with syndromic craniosynostosis and their influence on operative planning and morbidity. Methods A retrospective study of patients with syndromic craniosynostosis from 2000 to 2013 was performed. Demographic data were collected including phenotype and associated pathologies. Pre- and/or postoperative venous imaging was reviewed for venous sinus stenosis, collateral emissaries, and persistent fetal sinuses. Categorization of anomalous venous drainage was performed, and the relationship with surgical morbidity was assessed. Results Forty-one patients were identified. Anomalies were present in 31 patients (76%) consisting of dural sinus stenosis in 28 (68%), dilated emissaries in 26 (63%), and fetal sinuses in 7 (17%). Pfeiffer syndrome was most commonly associated with anomalous drainage (100%). Venous anomalies were associated with elevated intracranial pressure (ICP), shunted hydrocephalus, Chiari malformations, and sleep apnea. In 5 cases, the surgical plan was adjusted based on anomalous anatomy. No mortalities occurred. Intraoperative complication rate was 7.3%, all with anomalous drainage. Median estimated blood loss was 1,100 cc for patients with anomalies versus 400 cc without anomalies (P = 0.181). Conclusion Cranial venous anomalies are commonly detected in patients with syndromic craniosynostosis and may affect surgical morbidity and outcome with a higher estimated blood loss, alteration of procedure, and postoperative morbidity. Detailed preoperative imaging of the venous drainage is therefore recommended in cases of syndromic synostosis.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW When providing accurate clinical diagnosis and genetic counseling in craniosynostosis, the challenge is heightened by knowledge that etiology in any individual case may be entirely genetic, entirely environmental, or anything in between. This review will scope out how recent genetic discoveries from next-generation sequencing have impacted on the clinical genetic evaluation of craniosynostosis. RECENT FINDINGS Survey of a 13-year birth cohort of patients treated at a single craniofacial unit demonstrates that a genetic cause of craniosynostosis can be identified in one quarter of cases. The substantial contributions of mutations in two genes, TCF12 and ERF, is confirmed. Important recent discoveries are mutations of CDC45 and SMO in specific craniosynostosis syndromes, and of SMAD6 in nonsyndromic midline synostosis. The added value of exome or whole genome sequencing in the diagnosis of difficult cases is highlighted. SUMMARY Strategies to optimize clinical genetic diagnostic pathways by combining both targeted and next-generation sequencing are discussed. In addition to improved genetic counseling, recent discoveries spotlight the important roles of signaling through the bone morphogenetic protein and hedgehog pathways in cranial suture biogenesis, as well as a key requirement for adequate cell division in suture maintenance.
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- aClinical Genetics Group, Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Oxford, John Radcliffe Hospital bOxford Centre for Genomic Medicine, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre cCraniofacial Unit, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford, UK
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The Directive Growth Approach for Nonsyndromic, Unicoronal Craniosynostosis: Patient and Clinical Outcomes. J Craniofac Surg 2017; 28:2108-2112. [PMID: 28968328 PMCID: PMC5673299 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000004179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Deformities of the cranium in patients with nonsyndromic single-suture synostosis occur because of growth restriction at fused sutures and growth over compensation at normal sutures. Traditional surgery includes ostectomies of the synostotic suture to release these restricted areas and osteotomies to enable immediate cranial remodeling. In the process of reshaping the cranium, traditional approaches usually involve obliteration of both the normal functioning suture and the pathologic suture. The directive growth approach (DGA) is a new, simpler, more natural way to repair deformities caused by single-suture cranial synostosis. The DGA works by reversing the original deforming forces by temporarily restricting growth in areas of over compensation and forcing growth in areas of previous synostotic restriction. Most importantly, it preserves a normal functioning suture to allow for improved future cranial growth. Eighteen consecutive nonsyndromic patients with unilateral coronal synostosis were used to illustrate the efficacy of the DGA. Ten patients who underwent DGA treatment were compared with a control group of 8 patients treated with traditional frontal orbital advancement. Postoperative three-dimensional computed tomography (CT) comparison measurements were taken, including bilateral vertical and transverse orbital dimensions, lateral orbital rim to external auditory canal, and forehead measurements from the superior aspect of the orbital rim to the pituitary fossa. The traditional treatment group showed absence of the coronal sutures bilaterally on long-term CT scans. The DGA group showed normal coronal sutures on the unaffected sides. Postoperative CT measurements showed no statistical difference between the 2 techniques (P < 0.05).
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Evaluating the Efficacy of Monobloc Distraction in the Crouzon-Pfeiffer Craniofacial Deformity Using Geometric Morphometrics. Plast Reconstr Surg 2017; 139:477e-487e. [DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000003016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Isolated Autologous Free Fat Grafting for Management of Facial Contour Asymmetry in a Subset of Growing Patients With Craniofacial Microsomia. Ann Plast Surg 2016; 76:288-94. [PMID: 25954839 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000000533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND To report autologous free fat grafting as an isolated procedure to manage facial contour asymmetry of a subset of growing patients with craniofacial microsomia (CFM). METHODS A retrospective analysis of CFM patients (n = 11) with low socioeconomic and intellectual status, poor oral hygiene, living far from our center, Pruzansky-Kaban I/II mandibles, without functional concerns, and with no craniofacial skeletal surgery who underwent isolated free fat grafting between 2012 and 2013 was conducted. Surgeon and parent/patient satisfaction were elicited. Computerized photogrammetric quantitative and qualitative facial symmetry analyses were performed. RESULTS All patients underwent isolated autologous free fat grafting to restore the facial contour symmetry. Surgeon and patient/parent were mostly satisfied. There were significant (all P < 0.05) postoperative quantitative facial symmetry enhancement and an overall qualitative facial symmetry enhancement. CONCLUSIONS A significant improvement of facial symmetry was obtained in this subset of growing CFM patients using only isolated free fat grafting.
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Minimally Invasive Strip Craniectomy Simplifies Anesthesia Practice in Patients With Isolated Sagittal Synostosis. J Craniofac Surg 2016; 27:1985-1990. [DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000003072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Smektala T, Staniszewska E, Sławińska A, Sporniak-Tutak K, Tutak M, Jędrzejewski M, Chrusciel-Nogalska M, Olszewski R. Three-Dimensional Cephalometric Analysis of Orbital Morphology Modification for Midface Correction Surgery. J Maxillofac Oral Surg 2016; 15:285-292. [PMID: 27752196 DOI: 10.1007/s12663-015-0837-7] [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: 06/01/2015] [Accepted: 08/03/2015] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to create an evidence-based three-dimensional cephalometric analysis of orbits in order to perform time-efficient measurements of postoperative orbital morphology changes. MATERIALS AND METHODS The authors used 23 (11 bilateral and 1 unilateral) anatomical landmarks. Based on these, 6 planes, 12 angular and 16 linear measurements were determined. A three dimensional analysis was performed twice by two observers on pre and post-operative computed tomography scans of six patients who had undergone midface advancement. The mean, minimal and maximal difference, as well as standard deviation (SD) and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) for the inter- and intra-observer landmark selection reliability were calculated. Additionally, the mean, minimal, maximal difference and standard deviation between pre- and post-operative angular and linear measurements were calculated to examine a connection between the established measurements and any morphological change. RESULTS The inter and intra-examiner accuracy of all landmarks for three axes was >0.9 ICC. Despite excellent inter and intra-examiner agreement (<2.49 mm ± 2.05 mm SD) for the landmark selection, linear and angular measurements showed a mismatch, the mean SD for angular measurements was found to be 8.2° and the linear 3.04 mm. DISCUSSION The possible causes of linear and angular measurement discrepancies are discussed and the future direction for the development of three-dimensional cephalometric analysis of orbits proposed.
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- Tomasz Smektala
- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Pomeranian Medical University, Powstańców Wlkp. 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland ; Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Research Lab (OMFS/CHEX/IREC/SSS/UCL, Head: Pr Olszewski R, PhD), Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Cliniques Universitaires Saint Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium ; Private Dental Practice, Aesthetic Dent, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, Voivodeship Specialized Hospital, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, Dr Antoni Jurasz University Hospital No. 1, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Pomeranian Medical University, Powstańców Wlkp. 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland ; Private Dental Practice, Aesthetic Dent, Szczecin, Poland
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- Private Dental Practice, Aesthetic Dent, Szczecin, Poland
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Research Lab (OMFS/CHEX/IREC/SSS/UCL, Head: Pr Olszewski R, PhD), Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Cliniques Universitaires Saint Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium ; Department of Dental Surgery, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Research Lab (OMFS/CHEX/IREC/SSS/UCL, Head: Pr Olszewski R, PhD), Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Cliniques Universitaires Saint Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
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