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Lloyd-White S, Samuel R, Edwards-Bailey L, Piggott K, Blighe S, Bassi A, Hotton M, Horton J, Johnson D, Parks C, Kearney A. The Craniofacial Collaboration UK: Developmental Outcomes in 7- and 10-Year-Old Children With Sagittal Synostosis. J Craniofac Surg 2024:00001665-990000000-01738. [PMID: 38949257 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000010163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
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The Craniofacial Collaboration UK (CC-UK) protocol is a shared agreement across the 4 UK Highly Specialist Craniofacial Centres (HSCCs) to conduct robust neurodevelopmental and psychosocial clinical screening for children with craniosynostosis. This agreement allows for the analysis of outcomes of a homogenous sample of children with single suture craniosynostosis (SSC), a frequent limitation of the existing research. The current study is the latest analysis of CC-UK data on behavioral, cognitive, and psychosocial outcomes. The focus of this analysis is 7- and 10-year-olds with nonsyndromic sagittal synostosis (SS) who have undergone primary corrective surgery and completed routine clinical screening at 1 of the 4 HSCCs since the introduction of the CC-UK protocol. Due to changes in clinical pathways, only data from 3 HSCCs is included to preserve homogeneity. Results show that the majority of children with SS fall within the average range across behavioral and neurodevelopmental domains. A notable exception was a task involving perceptual reasoning and visuomotor skills (Block Design). Although this difference was small and the mean score remained within the average range, it suggests some increased risk of subtle difficulty with such skills for children with SS. Across other measures, there was no consistent evidence of any significantly increased risk of poorer outcomes, in line with findings of previous CC-UK papers. Understanding the psychological phenotype of SS is a key research priority for parents and clinicians, and the current study is another step toward achieving this goal.
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- Samuel Lloyd-White
- Oxford Craniofacial Unit, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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- Oxford Craniofacial Unit, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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- Oxford Craniofacial Unit, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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- Oxford Craniofacial Unit, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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- Oxford Craniofacial Unit, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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- Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital, UK
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- Oxford Craniofacial Unit, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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- Oxford Craniofacial Unit, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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Aksoğan Y, Kuzucu P, Soysal Acar AŞ, Şahin MB, Gücüyener K, Börcek AÖ. Evaluation of neurocognitive and social developments after craniosynostosis surgery. Childs Nerv Syst 2024; 40:1489-1499. [PMID: 38294493 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-024-06303-0] [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: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The study focused on assessing the potential neurocognitive and social developmental issues in children with non-syndromic craniosynostosis (NSC) who received optimal surgical treatment. The primary objective was to determine whether NSC, even after optimal surgical treatment, could have negative effects on brain development. METHODS The study included a total of 73 pediatric patients aged between 2 and 6 years who had previously undergone surgery for NSC at the Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery. These patients were carefully matched with 107 healthy children who visited the outpatient clinic of the same department in terms of sociodemographic characteristics such as age, gender, and social status. To assess the neurocognitive and social development of the participants, the child psychologist administered a developmental scale to the child and his/her family via video conference. This scale was adapted from the Bayley-III Infant and Child Development Scale by the Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Neurology. RESULTS The study found no social or gross motor developmental issues in patients who had undergone optimal surgical treatment for NSC. However, the risk of fine motor developmental deficiencies was 4.79 times higher than that of the normal population, and the risk of language developmental deficiencies was 5.75 times higher than that of the normal population. CONCLUSIONS Despite timely treatment of NSC, long-term neurocognitive and social development issues may arise in affected children. Therefore, it is crucial to monitor these patients after completing surgical treatment and thoroughly examine their development using a multidisciplinary approach.
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- Yiğit Aksoğan
- Department of Neurosurgery, Bayburt State Hospital, Bayburt, Turkey.
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- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Health and Diseases, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Public Health, Etimesgut District Health Directorate, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Neurology, Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Kurniawan MS, Tio PA, Abdel Alim T, Roshchupkin G, Dirven CM, Pleumeekers MM, Mathijssen IM, van Veelen MLC. 3D Analysis of the Cranial and Facial Shape in Craniosynostosis Patients: A Systematic Review. J Craniofac Surg 2024; 35:00001665-990000000-01410. [PMID: 38498012 PMCID: PMC11045556 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000010071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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With increasing interest in 3D photogrammetry, diverse methods have been developed for craniofacial shape analysis in craniosynostosis patients. This review provides an overview of these methods and offers recommendations for future studies. A systematic literature search was used to identify publications on 3D photogrammetry analyses in craniosynostosis patients until August 2023. Inclusion criteria were original research reporting on 3D photogrammetry analyses in patients with craniosynostosis and written in English. Sixty-three publications that had reproducible methods for measuring cranial, forehead, or facial shape were included in the systematic review. Cranial shape changes were commonly assessed using heat maps and curvature analyses. Publications assessing the forehead utilized volumetric measurements, angles, ratios, and mirroring techniques. Mirroring techniques were frequently used to determine facial asymmetry. Although 3D photogrammetry shows promise, methods vary widely between standardized and less conventional measurements. A standardized protocol for the selection and documentation of landmarks, planes, and measurements across the cranium, forehead, and face is essential for consistent clinical and research applications.
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- Department of Neurosurgery
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus University Medical Center
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus University Medical Center
- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center
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- Department of Neurosurgery
- Child Brain Center, Erasmus MC Sophia Children’s Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Chiang SN, Fotouhi AR, Doering MM, Skolnick GB, Naidoo SD, Strahle JM, McEvoy SD, Patel KB. Cognitive Development in Lambdoid Craniosynostosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2024; 61:450-457. [PMID: 36177519 DOI: 10.1177/10556656221129978] [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: 11/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Lambdoid craniosynostosis affects approximately 1 in 33 000 live births per year, and surgical correction is often sought in order to achieve normocephaly and allow for adequate brain growth. However, the effects of lambdoid synostosis and its treatment on cognitive development are unknown. DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. PATIENTS, PARTICIPANTS A systematic review of Ovid Medline, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Clinicaltrials.gov was conducted in January 2022. Included studies assessed cognitive development of patients with nonsyndromic unilateral lambdoid craniosynostosis. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Results of developmental tests were compared to normative data or controls to generate Hedges' g for meta-analysis. RESULTS Nine studies met the inclusion criteria. Meta-analysis of 3 studies describing general cognition showed that cases scored significantly lower than their peers, but within 1 standard deviation (g = 0.37, 95% CI [-0.64, -0.10], P = .01). Meta-analysis of verbal and psychomotor development showed no significant differences in children with lambdoid synostosis. Studies were of fair quality and had moderate-to-high heterogeneity. CONCLUSIONS Patients with lambdoid craniosynostosis may score slightly below average on tests of general cognition in comparison to normal controls, but results in other domains are variable. Analyses were limited by small sample sizes. Multidisciplinary care and involvement of a child psychologist may be helpful in identifying areas of concern and providing adequate scholastic support. Further research recruiting larger cohorts will be necessary to confirm these findings and extend them to other developmental domains such as attention and executive function.
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- Sarah N Chiang
- Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Bernard Becker Medical Library, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Furtado LMF, Teles LR, Martins da Costa SADA, de Souza Matos VU, Teixeira NM, Gonçalves CA, Filho JADCV. Systematic Review of the Clinical and Experimental Research Assessing the Effects of Craniosynostosis on the Brain. J Craniofac Surg 2023; 34:1160-1164. [PMID: 36184763 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000009060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Although neurocognitive impairment has been considered as the main argument for the surgical treatment of craniosynostosis (CS), recent studies reported subtle deficits in neurological function even in operated patients. However, the cause of these deficits remains poorly understood. This systematic review sought to examine the impact of CS on the brain microstructure, mainly on functional connectivity, and comprehensively summarize the clinical and experimental research available on this topic. A systematic review was performed considering the publications of the last 20 years in PubMed and Web of Science, including relevant human and animal studies of the types of brain-microstructure disturbances in CS. Among the 560 papers identified, 11 were selected for analysis. Seven of those were conducted in humans and 4 in animal models. Resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging, task-based magnetic resonance imaging, and diffusion tensor imaging were the main instruments used to investigate brain connectivity in humans. The main findings were increased connectivity of the posterior segment of cingulum gyri, reduced interconnectivity of the frontal lobes, and reduced diffusivity on diffusion tensor imaging, which were associated with hyperactivity behaviors and poorer performance on neurocognitive tests. Conversely, despite the lack of evidence of brain dysfunction in animal studies, they reported a tendency toward the development of hyperactive behaviors and impairment of neurocognitive function. Skull restriction caused by CS apparently chronically increases the intracranial pressure and produces white matter injuries. The current evidence supports the contention that an early surgical approach could minimize brain-connectivity impairment in this context.
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- Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais
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- Neuroscience and Management Science, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Kljajić M, Maltese G, Tarnow P, Sand P, Kölby L. Health-related quality of life of children treated for non-syndromic craniosynostosis. J Plast Surg Hand Surg 2023; 57:408-414. [PMID: 36409664 DOI: 10.1080/2000656x.2022.2147532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) allows the acquisition of the subjective perspective of patients regarding their health and function; yet a very few studies have been evaluated HRQoL of patients treated for craniosynostosis (CS). In this retrospective, descriptive cohort study, school-aged children (7-16 years) treated for non-syndromic CS were assessed using the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) 4.0 Generic Core Scales. Seventy-three patients and their parents responded to the PedsQL (response rate: 80.2%). Patients generally estimated average HRQoL with no difference compared to the normal population sample. Further, no difference in HRQoL was found between treated sagittal (SS) or metopic synostosis. In the SS group, surgical methods involving spring-assisted surgery and pi-plasty were unrelated to HRQoL outcomes. Additionally, HRQoL was highly correlated with intelligence quotient (IQ, r = 0.42; p = 0.0004) and adaptive behavior skills (ABAS, r = 0.57; p = 0.0001). Furthermore, differences were observed in estimated physical function (p = 0.002) and school function (p = 0.012) between self- and proxy reports (i.e. parents estimated child HRQoL as higher than did the children). Children treated for CS have a generally average HRQoL, and neither CS type nor surgical method influenced HRQoL outcomes. Moreover, children and parents estimated HRQoL differently, suggesting the importance of using both self- and proxy reporting in patient-reported measures. HRQoL was strongly related to IQ and ABAS, indicating that the PedsQL can be used as a screening instrument to identify craniofacial patients in need of further psychological assessment.
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- Marizela Kljajić
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Fotouhi AR, Chiang SN, Peterson AM, Doering MM, Skolnick GB, Naidoo SD, Strahle JM, McEvoy SD, Patel KB. Neurodevelopment in unilateral coronal craniosynostosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Neurosurg Pediatr 2023; 31:16-23. [PMID: 36272117 DOI: 10.3171/2022.9.peds22283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The current literature on unilateral coronal craniosynostosis is replete with repair techniques and surgical outcomes; however, information regarding neurodevelopment remains unclear. Therefore, the aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to comprehensively assess the neurodevelopmental outcomes of patients with unicoronal craniosynostosis compared with their healthy peers or normative data. METHODS A systematic review of the Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and ClinicalTrials.gov databases from database inception to January 19, 2022, was performed. Included studies assessed neurodevelopment of patients with unicoronal craniosynostosis. Two independent reviewers selected studies and extracted data based on a priori inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results of developmental tests were compared with normative data or controls to generate Hedges' g statistics for meta-analysis. The quality of included studies was evaluated using the National Institutes of Health Assessment Tool. RESULTS A total of 19 studies were included and analyzed, with an overall fair reporting quality. A meta-analysis of 325 postoperative patients demonstrated that scores of general neurodevelopment were below average but within one standard deviation of the norm (Hedges' g = -0.68 [95% CI -0.90 to -0.45], p < 0.001). Similarly, postoperative patients exhibited lower scores in verbal, psychomotor, and mathematic outcome assessments. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review and meta-analysis found that patients with unicoronal craniosynostosis had poorer neurodevelopment, although scores generally remained within the normal range. These data may guide implementation of regular neurocognitive assessments and early learning support of patients with unicoronal craniosynostosis.
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- Annahita R Fotouhi
- 1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- 1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- 2Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- 3Bernard Becker Medical Library, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri; and
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- 1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- 1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- 4Department of Neurosurgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- 4Department of Neurosurgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- 1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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Longitudinal Outpatient and School-Based Service Use among Children with Nonsyndromic Craniosynostosis. Plast Reconstr Surg 2022; 150:1309-1317. [PMID: 36126215 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000009678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although nonsyndromic craniosynostosis has been associated with neurodevelopmental sequelae, a lesser amount of emphasis has been placed on the need for related supportive services. This study assessed the prevalence of such services among children surgically treated for nonsyndromic craniosynostosis and identified predictors of service use. METHODS Parents of children with nonsyndromic craniosynostosis were recruited from an online craniosynostosis support network and surveyed regarding their child's use of various outpatient and school-based services. Multiple stepwise regression was performed to identify predictive variables for each type of intervention. RESULTS A total of 100 surveys were completed. Of these, 45 percent of parents reported use of one or more outpatient support services for their children. The most commonly used services were speech therapy (26.0 percent) and physical therapy (22.0 percent), although the use of services such as psychology/psychiatry increased among older children (18.2 percent in children aged 6 to 10 years). Among school-age children ( n = 49), the majority of parents (65.3 percent) reported school-based assistance for their children, most commonly for academic (46.9 percent) or behavioral (42.9 percent) difficulties. Significant predictive variables ( p < 0.05 following stepwise regression) for increases in various outpatient and school-based services included male sex, African American race/ethnicity, higher parental income, the presence of siblings in the household, increased age at the time of surgery, and sagittal synostosis. CONCLUSIONS Parents of children with nonsyndromic craniosynostosis reported frequent use of outpatient and school-based supportive services throughout childhood. These services may incur a significant burden of care on families. The multifactorial nature of predictive models highlights the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration to address each child's longitudinal needs.
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Ahmadpour S, Foghi K. A rare case of the scaphocephalic skull of an adult male. EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF FORENSIC SCIENCES 2022. [DOI: 10.1186/s41935-022-00303-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
Scaphocephaly is a craniofacial anomaly where the skull is disproportionately long and narrow. Premature closure of the sagittal suture is thought to be at the core of the etiopathology for scaphocephaly.
Case presentation
The skull is a well-preserved skull found in an antiquated graveyard at Parkand village Daregaz, Iran, with no visible signs of surgical manipulation. The craniofacial indices were measured. The maximum cranial length was 200 mm, and the measured length of nasion-bregma was 140mm, whereas most of the measurements were less than the normal scaphocephalic indices. Another morphological finding was the flattening of the frontal bone.
Conclusions
The cranial vault morphometry and morphology of the presented case fit the scalp. In addition to the characteristics of scaphocephaly, the presented skull was of a rare trait, frontal flattening, which has not been reported before.
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Assessing Long-Term Neurodevelopment among Children with Non-Syndromic Single Suture Craniosynostosis. World J Plast Surg 2022; 11:57-61. [PMID: 36117890 PMCID: PMC9446125 DOI: 10.52547/wjps.11.2.57] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background: Single suture craniosynostosis (SSC) is a disorder, affecting brain growth. Reviewing literature reveals controversialists of papers in this field. Methods: This prospective study was conducted from 2014 to 2016. All the individuals, aged 2 to 16 years, whose medical records files were complete, with SSC from 1999 to 2013 were included. All patients had undergone cranial vault remodeling at Mofid Hospital, Tehran, Iran. Wechsler questionnaires, WPPSI-III and WISC-IV, were completed for each child based on his/her age. Results: Seventy children were included, with the mean age of 6.7 (±2.9) years. Forty-six (65.7%) children were boys while 24 (34.3%) were girls. Mean FSIQ for all of children was 95.5 (±13.2). Mean verbal IQ, performance IQ, verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, processing speed, and working memory are 93.4 (±14.1), 96.1 (±13.3), 97.5 (±13.9), 102.2 (±12.5), 94.5 (±9.8), and 97.5 (±12.9), respectively. There was statistically significant difference between FSIQ of children with SSC and that of unaffected children (P-value<0.05). There was significant difference between verbal IQ of children with SSC and that of unaffected ones (P-value< 0.007). There was significant difference between in processing speed between affected children and unaffected children (P-value<0.012). Conclusion: Children, aged 2 to 6 years, with SSC had a significantly lower Verbal IQ, and children, aged 6 to 16 years, with SSC had a significantly lower processing speed than their healthy counterparts. Though FSIQ of children with SSC falls within normal range, it is a little lower than healthy peers.
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Ruiz Colón GD, Jin MC, Grant GA, Prolo LM. Increased utilization of healthcare services in children with craniosynostosis. J Neurosurg Pediatr 2022; 30:52-59. [PMID: 35426826 DOI: 10.3171/2022.2.peds2253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Craniosynostosis is characterized by the premature fusion of at least one cranial suture. Although evidence suggests that patients with both syndromic and nonsyndromic craniosynostosis may benefit from developmental, behavioral, and mental health support, data on utilization of healthcare services are lacking. In this study the authors compared utilization of mental health care, rehabilitation therapies, and other specialty medical services among children with craniosynostosis, children with plagiocephaly, and healthy controls. METHODS The Optum Clinformatics Data Mart database was queried to identify 1340 patients with craniosynostosis, of whom 200 had syndromic craniosynostosis. Long-term utilization of mental health care, rehabilitation therapies, and other medical services up to the age of 6 years was calculated. Rates of utilization were compared to healthy controls (n = 1577) and children with plagiocephaly (n = 1249). RESULTS Patients with syndromic and nonsyndromic craniosynostosis used mental health care, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and other medical services at similar rates (p = 0.1198, p > 0.9999, p = 0.1097, and p = 0.8119, respectively). Mental health services were used more frequently by patients with craniosynostosis (11.0% in patients with syndromic craniosynostosis and 7.5% in those with nonsyndromic craniosynostosis) compared to patients in the plagiocephaly (5.0%, p = 0.0020) and healthy control (2.9%, p < 0.0001) cohorts. Rehabilitation therapies were more frequently used by patients with syndromic craniosynostosis and plagiocephaly (16.0% and 14.1%, respectively), which was significantly higher than use by healthy controls (p < 0.0001). Other medical subspecialty services (developmental pediatrics, ophthalmology, optometry, and audiology) were used by 37.0% of patients with craniosynostosis, compared with 20.9% (p < 0.0001) and 15.1% (p < 0.0001) of patients with plagiocephaly and healthy controls, respectively. Among patients with craniosynostosis, utilization did not differ by race or household income, but it was not uniform by age. Whereas ophthalmology utilization did not differ by age (p = 0.1003), mental health care was most commonly used among older children (p = 0.0107). CONCLUSIONS In this study, the authors demonstrate that rates of utilization of mental health care, rehabilitation therapies, and other medical subspecialty services are similar between patients with syndromic and those with nonsyndromic craniosynostosis, but higher than in healthy controls. Although surgical correction may be considered an isolated event, providers and parents need to monitor all children with craniosynostosis-syndromic and nonsyndromic-for developmental and mental health support longitudinally. Future work should explore risk factors driving utilization, including suture involvement, repair type, and comorbidities.
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine; and
- 2Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford, California
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine; and
- 2Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford, California
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Blessing M, Gallagher ER. Epidemiology, Genetics, and Pathophysiology of Craniosynostosis. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am 2022; 34:341-352. [PMID: 35787827 DOI: 10.1016/j.coms.2022.02.001] [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: 10/17/2022]
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Craniosynostosis, the premature fusion of the infant cranial skulls, can be recognized by characteristic head shape differences that worsen with head growth. Craniosynostosis can be syndromic or nonsyndromic and can involve one suture or multiple sutures. Timely cranial vault surgery is recommended to expand and reshape the skull, with a goal of preventing increased intracranial pressure and providing sufficient space for brain growth. Several gene variants and environmental exposures are known to increase the risk of single suture craniosynostosis (SSC), including in utero constraint, exposure to specific toxins and medications, and medical conditions such as thyroid dysregulation and metabolic bone disorders.
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- Matthew Blessing
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Craniofacial Medicine, University of Washington and Seattle Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, M/S OB.9.520, PO Box 5371, Seattle, WA 98145-5005, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Craniofacial Medicine, University of Washington and Seattle Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, M/S OB.9.520, PO Box 5371, Seattle, WA 98145-5005, USA.
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Using Patient-Reported Outcome Measures to Screen for Cognitive Function Deficits and Stigma in Patients with Single-Suture Craniosynostosis. Plast Reconstr Surg 2022; 149:743e-748e. [PMID: 35171893 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000008939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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SUMMARY Children with single-suture craniosynostosis have small but significant deficits in appearance ratings and neurodevelopment. Traditionally, these parameters are studied using a full battery of examinations, which are very time consuming. This study evaluated a convenient method to measure psychosocial parameters in this population by utilizing patient-reported outcomes measures to evaluate cognitive function and stigma. Stigma and cognitive function were measured, using the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System and Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders questionnaires, in 59 consecutive patients at least 5 years old presenting to clinic from July of 2018 to January of 2020 with repaired single-suture craniosynostosis. Parents completed parent proxy cognitive function surveys for patients under age 8. Questionnaires were administered electronically as part of clinical care. Scores were automatically transferred to the electronic medical record and correlated with previously acquired Child Behavior Checklist results. Median time to complete the questionnaires was 57 and 49 seconds, respectively. Stigma and cognitive function were significantly correlated with the associated Child Behavior Checklist subscores (Spearman's rho, -0.384, p = 0.023; and Spearman's rho, -0.683, p = 0.001, respectively). The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System and Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders questionnaires offer a convenient method of screening psychosocial parameters in children with single-suture craniosynostosis that otherwise would be difficult to obtain during standard visits. Short completion times and electronic scoring increase clinical utility. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Diagnostic, II.
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Gulati S, N M S. Craniosynostosis: A pediatric neurologist’s perspective. J Pediatr Neurosci 2022; 17:S54-S60. [DOI: 10.4103/jpn.jpn_25_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Osborn AJ, Roberts RM, Dorstyn DS, Grave BG, David DJ. Sagittal Synostosis and Its Association With Cognitive, Behavioral, and Psychological Functioning: A Meta-analysis. JAMA Netw Open 2021; 4:e2121937. [PMID: 34515785 PMCID: PMC8438597 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.21937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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IMPORTANCE Findings on the cognitive, behavioral, and psychological functioning of individuals with sagittal synostosis (SS) are highly disparate, limiting their clinical utility. OBJECTIVE To identify and review research on individuals with SS and to determine whether, and to what extent, they experience cognitive, behavioral, and psychological difficulties compared with their healthy peers or normative data for each measure. DATA SOURCES PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and PsycINFO were searched through January 2021 with no date restrictions. Scopus citation searches and manual checks of the reference lists of included studies were conducted. STUDY SELECTION Studies included participants of any age who had received a diagnosis of single-suture (isolated or nonsyndromic) SS or scaphocephaly and who had been assessed on cognitive, behavioral, and psychological outcomes. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS Data were independently extracted by 2 reviewers. Case-control outcomes (individuals with SS vs healthy peers or normative data) were compared using random-effects models with 3 effect sizes calculated: weighted Hedges g (gw), odds ratios (ORs), and mean prevalence rates. This study follows the Meta-analysis of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (MOOSE) reporting guidelines. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Findings were categorized by surgical status (conservatively managed, presurgery, postsurgery, or combined); domain (eg, general cognition); type of cognitive, behavioral, or psychological measure (objective or subjective); and source of comparison data (peers or normative data). RESULTS Data from 32 studies, involving a pooled sample of 1422 children and adults with SS (mean [SD] age at assessment, 5.7 [6.6] years; median [interquartile range] age, 3.3 [0.5-10.3] years), were analyzed. Data on sex were available for 824 participants, and 642 (78%) were male. Individual study results varied substantially. Objective tests identified significant moderate group differences on 3 of 16 examined domains: presurgical motor functioning (3 studies; gw = -0.42; 95% CI, -0.67 to -0.18; P < .001), postsurgical short-term memory (2 studies; gw = -0.45; 95% CI, -0.72 to -0.17; P < .001), and postsurgical visuospatial ability (6 studies; gw = 0.31; 95% CI, 0.18 to 0.44; P < .001). Prevalence estimates and ORs varied widely, with 15 studies showing prevalence estimates ranging from 3% to 37%, and 3 studies showing ORs ranging from 0.31 (95% CI, 0.01 to 6.12) for processing speed in the conservatively managed sample to 4.55 (95% CI, 0.21 to 98.63) for postsurgical visuospatial abilities. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE In this meta-analysis, findings for the functioning of participants with SS were highly disparate and often of low quality, with small samples sizes and control groups rarely recruited. Nonetheless, the findings suggest that some individuals with SS experience negative outcomes, necessitating routine assessment.
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- Amanda J. Osborn
- School of Psychology, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- School of Psychology, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- School of Psychology, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Craniofacial Australia, North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Craniofacial Australia, North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Long-Term Neurocognitive Outcomes of Spring-Assisted Surgery versus Cranial Vault Remodeling for Sagittal Synostosis. Plast Reconstr Surg 2021; 147:661-671. [PMID: 33620934 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000007640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND A long-term neurocognitive comparison of patients with sagittal synostosis who underwent spring-assisted surgery or cranial vault remodeling has not been performed. METHODS Patients with sagittal synostosis who underwent spring-assisted surgery or cranial vault remodeling were recruited from Wake Forest School of Medicine and Yale School of Medicine, respectively. Cognitive tests administered included an abbreviated intelligence quotient, academic achievement, and visuomotor integration. An analysis of covariance model compared cohorts controlling for demographic variables. RESULTS Thirty-nine spring-assisted surgery and 36 cranial vault remodeling patients were included in the study. No significant differences between cohorts were found with respect to age at surgery, sex, race, birth weight, family income, or parental education. The cranial vault cohort had significantly older parental age (p < 0.001), and mean age at testing for the spring cohort was significantly higher (p = 0.001). After adjusting for covariates, the cranial vault cohort had significantly higher verbal intelligence quotient (116.5 versus 104.3; p = 0.0024), performance intelligence quotient (109.2 versus 101.5; p = 0.041), and full-scale intelligence quotient (114.3 versus 103.2; p = 0.0032). When included patients were limited to intelligence quotients from 80 to 120, the cranial vault cohort maintained higher verbal (108.0 versus 100.4; p = 0.036), performance (104.5 versus 97.7; p = 0.016), and full-scale (107.6 versus 101.5; p = 0.038) intelligence quotients. The cranial vault cohort had higher visuomotor integration scores than the surgery group (111.1 versus 98.1; p < 0.001). There were no significant differences in academic achievement. CONCLUSIONS Sagittal synostosis patients who underwent cranial vault remodeling had higher intelligence quotient and visuomotor integration scores. There were no differences in academic achievement. Both cohorts had intelligence quotient scores at or above the normal range. Further studies are warranted to identify factors that may contribute to cognitive outcome differences. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic, II.
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Discussion: Long-Term Neurocognitive Outcomes of Spring-Assisted Surgery versus Cranial Vault Remodeling for Sagittal Synostosis. Plast Reconstr Surg 2021; 147:674-675. [PMID: 33620936 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000007693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Lang SS, Meier PM, Paden WZ, Storm PB, Heuer GG, Bartlett SP, Taylor JA, Swanson JW, Meara JG, Proctor M, Okunowo O, Stricker PA. Spring-mediated cranioplasty versus endoscopic strip craniectomy for sagittal craniosynostosis. J Neurosurg Pediatr 2021; 28:416-424. [PMID: 34298510 DOI: 10.3171/2021.2.peds20983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Endoscopic strip craniectomy (ESC) and spring-mediated cranioplasty (SMC) are two minimally invasive techniques for treating sagittal craniosynostosis in early infancy. Data comparing the perioperative outcomes of these two techniques are sparse. Here, the authors hypothesized that outcomes would be similar between patients undergoing SMC and those undergoing ESC and conducted a study using the multicenter Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery Perioperative Registry (PCSPR). METHODS The PCSPR was queried for infants under the age of 6 months who had undergone SMC or ESC for sagittal synostosis. SMC patients were propensity score matched 1:2 with ESC patients on age and weight. Primary outcomes were transfusion-free hospital course, intensive care unit (ICU) admission, ICU length of stay (LOS), and hospital length of stay (HLOS). The authors also obtained data points regarding spring removal. Comparisons of outcomes between matched groups were performed with multivariable regression models. RESULTS The query returned data from 676 infants who had undergone procedures from June 2012 through September 2019, comprising 580 ESC infants from 32 centers and 96 SMC infants from 5 centers. Ninety-six SMC patients were matched to 192 ESC patients. There was no difference in transfusion-free hospital course between the two groups (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 0.78, 95% CI 0.45-1.35). SMC patients were more likely to be admitted to the ICU (aOR 7.50, 95% CI 3.75-14.99) and had longer ICU LOSs (incident rate ratio [IRR] 1.42, 95% CI 1.37-1.48) and HLOSs (IRR 1.28, 95% CI 1.17-1.39). CONCLUSIONS In this multicenter study of ESC and SMC, the authors found similar transfusion-free hospital courses; however, SMC infants had longer ICU LOSs and HLOSs. A trial comparing longer-term outcomes in SMC versus ESC would further define the roles of these two approaches in the management of sagittal craniosynostosis.
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- Shih-Shan Lang
- 1Division of Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- 2Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- 1Division of Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- 1Division of Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- 5Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- 5Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- 5Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- 7Neurosurgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts; and
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- 8Data Science and Biostatistics Unit, Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- 4Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia
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Evaluating Surgical Decision-making in Nonsyndromic Sagittal Craniosynostosis Using a Digital 3D Model. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2021; 9:e3493. [PMID: 34036018 PMCID: PMC8140767 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000003493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Surgical correction of craniosynostosis addresses potentially elevated intracranial pressure and the cranial deformity. In nonsyndromic sagittal synostosis, approximately 15% of patients have elevated intracranial pressure. The decision to operate therefore likely reflects a combination of aesthetic goals, prevention of brain growth restriction over time, surgeon training and experience, and parental expectations. This study examines clinical factors that influence surgical decision-making in nonsyndromic sagittal synostosis. Methods An online survey sent to craniofacial and neurosurgeons presented 5 theoretical patients with varying severities of sagittal synostosis. For each cephalic index, 4 separate clinical scenarios were presented to assess influences of parental concern and developmental delay on the decision to operate. Results Fifty-six surveys were completed (response rate = 28%). Participants were predominantly from North America (57%), had over 10 years of experience (75%), and performed over 20 craniosynostosis procedures annually (50%). Thirty percent of respondents indicated they would operate regardless of head shape and without clinical and/or parental concern. Head shape was the greatest predictor of decision to operate (P < 0.001). Parental concern and developmental delay were independently associated with decision to operate (P < 0.001). Surgeons with more experience were also more likely to operate across all phenotypes (OR: 2.69, P < 0.004). Conclusions Surgeons responding to this survey were more strongly compelled to operate on children with nonsyndromic sagittal craniosynostosis when head shape was more severe. Additional factors, including parental concern and developmental delay, also influence the decision to operate, especially for moderate phenotypes. Geographic and subspecialty variations were not significant.
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Tandon D, Skolnick GB, Naidoo SD, Grames LM, Cradock MM, Smyth MD, Patel KB. Morphologic Severity of Craniosynostosis: Implications for Speech and Neurodevelopment. Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2021; 58:1361-1369. [PMID: 33467909 DOI: 10.1177/1055665620984643] [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] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Single-suture craniosynostosis (SSC) can be associated with neurodevelopmental deficits. We examined the correlation between morphologic severity and incidence of speech-language or psychological concerns. METHODS In 62 patients (33 sagittal, 17 metopic, and 12 unicoronal), morphologic severity was determined via preoperative computed tomography (CT). Severity metrics for sagittal, metopic, and unicoronal synostosis were adjusted cephalic index (aCI), interfrontal angle (IFA), and anterior cranial fossa area ratio (ACFR), respectively. Speech-language and psychological concerns were assessed at age ≥4.5 years and defined as recommendation for therapy or monitoring. RESULTS Mean assessment age was 5.7 years; 32% had a speech-language concern and 44% had a psychological concern; 44% had neither. Sagittal: Mean aCI of those with a speech-language concern (0.62) and those without (0.62) were equivalent (P = .580), as were mean aCI of those with a psychological concern (0.62) and those without (0.62; P = .572). Metopic: Mean IFA with (117.9) and without (125.2) a speech-language concern were equivalent (P = .326), as were mean IFA with (120.2) and without (123.2) a psychological concern (P = .711). Unicoronal: Mean ACFR with (0.65) and without (0.69) a psychological concern (P = .423) were equivalent. However, mean ACFR with (0.74) and without (0.63) a speech-language concern were not (P = .022*). Bivariate rank correlation showed significant association between morphologic severity and speech-language score only for unicoronal synostosis (ρ = .722; P = .008*). CONCLUSION A significant portion of patients with SSC had speech-language or psychological concerns. We found no correlation between morphologic severity and incidence of speech-language or psychological concerns for patients with sagittal or metopic synostosis. Morphological severity did correlate with speech concerns in patients with unicoronal synostosis.
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- Damini Tandon
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Institute, St. Louis Children's Hospital, MO, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA
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Neurological Functional Connectivity in Unilateral Coronal Synostosis: A Side-Based Comparison. J Craniofac Surg 2020; 32:910-914. [PMID: 33252527 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000007274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Unicoronal synostosis (UCS) has been associated with reading, language, and social dysfunction. Limited brain function connectivity studies exist for UCS with none devoted to comparing outcomes by side of synostosis (left versus right-sided UCS). METHODS Twelve patients with surgically treated UCS, 7 right-sided and 5 left-sided, were age matched to healthy controls. Resting state functional MRI was acquired in a 3T Siemens TIM Trio scanner (Erlangen, Germany). Data was collected with intrinsic connectivity distribution and seed-connectivity analysis using BioImage Suite (Yale School of Medicine). Region of interest analysis was performed based on Brodmann areas related to emotional, executive, language, motor, and visuo-spatial function. Significance was set at P < 0.05. RESULTS Compared to controls, all UCS patients demonstrated decreased connectivity in areas of the parietal and temporal cortices responsible for visuo-motor coordination and language function. Right UCS patients demonstrated decreased intrinsic connectivity in regions related to complex motor movement and proprioception relative to control subjects. Left UCS patients demonstrated decreased seed connectivity between regions of the parietal lobe and occipital lobe related to motor coordination, visual function, and language compared to right UCS patients. CONCLUSION Unicoronal synostosis had decreased functional connectivity in regions associated with memory, visual information processing, and motor function. Moreover, left-sided UCS had decreased connectivity in circuits for motor coordination and language when compared to right-sided UCS. This study provides data suggestive of long-term sequelae of UCS that varies by sidedness, which may be responsible for neurocognitive impairments found in previous cognitive analyses.
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The Sensitivity and Specificity of Parental Report of Concern for Identifying Language Disorder in Children With Craniosynostosis. J Craniofac Surg 2020; 32:36-41. [PMID: 33038168 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000006840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Many factors that may co-occur with craniosynostosis, such as oral structural anomalies, hearing impairment, visual impairment, cognitive difficulties and psychosocial factors, may predispose this population to communication difficulties. At the Oxford Craniofacial Unit, children's speech, language and communication are regularly monitored in accordance with a systematic developmental screening protocol developed by the Speech and Language Therapists in the 4 United Kingdom (UK) Highly Specialized Craniofacial Centers. In addition to routine assessments, when parents attend routine multidisciplinary clinic appointments, they are asked about their child's communication development, and whether they have any concerns.A retrospective review was undertaken of parental concerns about hearing, speech development, behavior, physical development, concentration, school and friendships as indicated by parents on the Oxford Craniofacial Unit Pre-Clinic Questionnaire. The areas of concern were then correlated with the results of a standardized, guided parent questionnaire about children's language development, (Children's Communication Checklist - 2 (CCC-2)), to determine whether parental concern alone is a reliable way of identifying whether patients require further assessment for Language Disorder associated with Craniosynostosis.Participants were parents of 89 monolingual English-speaking children with craniosynostosis (62 male; 27 female), age range four to 13 years (mean age = 8 years 7 months), receiving active care at the Oxford Craniofacial Unit (June 2017-July 2018). Results of the pre-clinic questionnaire indicated that 6% of parents had concerns about their child's communication development. Results of the CCC-2 indicated that 29/89 (32.6%) of children required further assessment for Language Disorder associated with Craniosynostosis. When language difficulties were identified on the CCC-2, only 14% (n = 4/29) parents indicated concern on the pre clinic questionnaire. Results indicated that parental concern about behavior was the most important factor in identifying language disorder (P = 0.023).Results reinforce that the pre-clinic questionnaire is useful for identifying areas of parental concern. Results also indicate that parental concern alone is not sufficient to identify language disorder, and that further, detailed assessment is warranted. The results are consistent with previously reported links between behavior and language in the general population.
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Spring-Assisted Strip Craniectomy Versus Cranial Vault Remodeling: Long-Term Psychological, Behavioral, and Executive Function Outcomes. J Craniofac Surg 2020; 31:2101-2105. [DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000006806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Nonsyndromic Craniosynostosis Is Associated with Increased Risk for Psychiatric Disorders. Plast Reconstr Surg 2020; 146:355-365. [PMID: 32740588 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000007009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Craniosynostosis is one of the most common craniofacial malformations demanding surgical treatment in infancy. Data on overall psychiatric morbidity among children with nonsyndromic craniosynostosis remain limited. This study investigated the risk of psychiatric disorders in nonsyndromic craniosynostosis. METHODS The authors reviewed a register-based cohort of all individuals born with nonsyndromic craniosynostosis in Sweden between 1973 to 1986 and 1997 to 2012 (n = 1238). The nonsyndromic craniosynostosis cohort was compared with a matched community cohort (n = 12,380) and with unaffected full siblings (n = 1485). The authors investigated the risk of psychiatric disorders, suicide attempts, and suicides by using Cox regression adjusted for perinatal and somatic factors, season and birth year, sex, parental socioeconomic factors, and parental psychiatric disorders. RESULTS Children with nonsyndromic craniosynostosis had a higher risk of any psychiatric disorder (adjusted Cox-derived hazard ratio, 1.70; 95 percent CI, 1.43 to 2.02), including intellectual disability (adjusted Cox-derived hazard ratio, 4.96; 95 percent CI, 3.20 to 7.70), language disorders (adjusted Cox-derived hazard ratio, 2.36; 95 percent CI, 1.57 to 3.54), neurodevelopmental disorders (adjusted Cox-derived hazard ratio, 1.30; 95 percent CI, 1.01 to 1.69), and other psychiatric disorders (adjusted Cox-derived hazard ratio, 1.43; 95 percent CI, 1.11 to 1.85). Full siblings with nonsyndromic craniosynostosis were more likely, in the crude analyses, to be diagnosed with any psychiatric disorder, including intellectual disability, language disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders compared with nonaffected siblings. The higher risk for any psychiatric disorder and intellectual disability remained after adjusting for confounders. CONCLUSIONS Children with nonsyndromic craniosynostosis demonstrated higher risks of any psychiatric disorder compared with children without nonsyndromic craniosynostosis. This risk cannot fully be explained by familial influences (i.e., genetic or environmental factors). CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Risk, III.
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Jivraj BA, Ahmed N, Karia K, Menon R, Robertson E, Sodha A, Wormald JCR, O'hara J, Jeelani O, Dunaway D, James G, Ong J. A 24-month cost and outcome analysis comparing traditional fronto-orbital advancment and remodeling with endoscopic strip craniectomy and molding helmet in the management of unicoronal craniosynostosis: A retrospective bi-institutional review. JPRAS Open 2020; 20:35-42. [PMID: 32158870 PMCID: PMC7061657 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpra.2019.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2019] [Accepted: 01/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Introduction Endoscopic strip craniectomy with helmeting (ESCH) has been shown to be a safe and efficacious alternative to fronto-orbital remodeling (FOR) for selected children with craniosynostosis. In addition to clinical factors, there may be economic benefits from the use of ESCH instead of FOR. Methods A retrospective review of 23 patients with nonsyndromic unicoronal craniosynostosis (UCS) treated with FOR was carried out at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) for Children in London, UK. Secondary data were used for the ESCH cohort from a paper published by Jimenez and Barone (2013). Data were collected on surgical time, transfusion rates, length of hospital stay, adverse event rates, reintervention rates, and overall costs. Costs were categorized and then assigned to the appropriate data sets. Results The mean age of patients undergoing FOR (vs. ESCH) was 17.4 mo (vs. 3.1 mo) with a mean surgical time of 234 min (vs. 55 min), mean transfusion volume of 221.6 mL (vs. 80.0 mL), mean transfusion rate of 14/23 (vs. 2/115), and a total immediate overnight stay of 3.13 days (vs. 97% next-day discharge). The FOR group had a higher adverse event rate (5/23 vs. 4/115, p=<0.005) and a higher number requiring extraocular muscle surgery (4/23 vs. 7/109, p=0.16). There was a substantial difference in overall costs between the two groups. Total variance cost for the FOR group was £7436.5 vs. £4951.35, representing a cost difference of £2485.15 over the 24-month study period. Conclusion ESCH, in comparison to FOR, appears as a more economical method in the management of USC patients, as well as having clinical benefits including reduced adverse event rate and improved ophthalmic outcomes.
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, Great Ormond St, London WC1N 3JH, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, Great Ormond St, London WC1N 3JH, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, Great Ormond St, London WC1N 3JH, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, Great Ormond St, London WC1N 3JH, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, Great Ormond St, London WC1N 3JH, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, Great Ormond St, London WC1N 3JH, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, Great Ormond St, London WC1N 3JH, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, Great Ormond St, London WC1N 3JH, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, Great Ormond St, London WC1N 3JH, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, Great Ormond St, London WC1N 3JH, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, Great Ormond St, London WC1N 3JH, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, Great Ormond St, London WC1N 3JH, UK
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An Investigation of Brain Functional Connectivity by Form of Craniosynostosis. J Craniofac Surg 2020; 30:1719-1723. [PMID: 31022138 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000005537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Long-term neurocognitive sequelae of nonsyndromic craniosynostosis (NSC) patients are just beginning to be clarified. This study uses functional MRI (fMRI) to determine if there is evidence of altered brain functional connectivity in NSC, and whether these aberrations vary by form of synostosis. METHODS Twenty adolescent participants with surgically treated NSC (10 sagittal synostosis, 5 right unilateral coronal synostosis [UCS], 5 metopic synostosis [MSO]) were individually matched to controls by age, gender, and handedness. A subgroup of MSO was classified as severe metopic synostosis (SMS) based on the endocranial bifrontal angle. Resting state fMRI was acquired in a 3T Siemens TIM Trio scanner (Erlangen, Germany), and data were motion corrected and then analyzed with BioImage Suite (Yale School of Medicine). Resulting group-level t-maps were cluster corrected with nonparametric permutation tests. A region of interest analysis was performed based on the left Brodmann's Areas 7, 39, and 40. RESULTS Sagittal synostosis had decreased whole-brain intrinsic connectivity compared to controls in the superior parietal lobules and the angular gyrus (P = 0.071). Unilateral coronal synostosis had decreased intrinsic connectivity throughout the prefrontal cortex (P = 0.031). The MSO cohort did not have significant findings on intrinsic connectivity, but the SMS subgroup had significantly decreased connectivity among multiple subcortical structures. CONCLUSION Sagittal synostosis had decreased connectivity in regions associated with visuomotor integration and attention, while UCS had decreased connectivity in circuits crucial in executive function and cognition. Finally, severity of metopic synostosis may influence the degree of neurocognitive aberration. This study provides data suggestive of long-term sequelae of NSC that varies by suture type, which may underlie different phenotypes of neurocognitive impairment.
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Kljajić M, Maltese G, Tarnow P, Sand P, Kölby L. Sustained attention and vigilance of children treated for sagittal and metopic craniosynostosis. Child Neuropsychol 2019; 26:475-488. [DOI: 10.1080/09297049.2019.1682130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Marizela Kljajić
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska, Academy, Göteborg University, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska, Academy, Göteborg University, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska, Academy, Göteborg University, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska, Academy, Göteborg University, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden
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Normalization of Speech Processing After Whole-Vault Cranioplasty in Sagittal Synostosis. J Craniofac Surg 2018; 29:1132-1136. [DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000004474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Proof of Concept Study for the Design, Manufacturing, and Testing of a Patient-Specific Shape Memory Device for Treatment of Unicoronal Craniosynostosis. J Craniofac Surg 2018; 29:45-48. [PMID: 29040141 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000004025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Treatment of unicoronal craniosynostosis is a surgically challenging problem, due to the involvement of coronal suture and cranial base, with complex asymmetries of the calvarium and orbit. Several techniques for correction have been described, including surgical bony remodeling, early strip craniotomy with orthotic helmet remodeling and distraction. Current distraction devices provide unidirectional forces and have had very limited success. Nitinol is a shape memory alloy that can be programmed to the shape of a patient-specific anatomy by means of thermal treatment.In this work, a methodology to produce a nitinol patient-specific distractor is presented: computer tomography images of a 16-month-old patient with unicoronal craniosynostosis were processed to create a 3-dimensional model of his skull and define the ideal shape postsurgery. A mesh was produced from a nitinol sheet, formed to the ideal skull shape and heat treated to be malleable at room temperature. The mesh was afterward deformed to be attached to a rapid prototyped plastic skull, replica of the patient initial anatomy. The mesh/skull construct was placed in hot water to activate the mesh shape memory property: the deformed plastic skull was computed tomography scanned for comparison of its shape with the initial anatomy and with the desired shape, showing that the nitinol mesh had been able to distract the plastic skull to a shape close to the desired one.The shape-memory properties of nitinol allow for the design and production of patient-specific devices able to deliver complex, preprogrammable shape changes.
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Craniosynostosis is one of the most common craniofacial conditions treated by neurologic and plastic surgeons. In addition to disfigurement, children with craniosynostosis experience significant cognitive dysfunction later in life. Surgery is performed in infancy to correct skull deformity; however, the field is at a crossroads regarding the best approach for correction. Since the cause of brain dysfunction in these patients has remained uncertain, the role and type of surgery might have in attenuating the later-observed cognitive deficits through impact on the brain has been unclear. Recently, however, advances in imaging such as event-related potentials, diffusion tensor imaging, and functional MRI, in conjunction with more robust clinical studies, are providing important insight into the potential etiologies of brain dysfunction in syndromic and nonsyndromic craniosynostosis patients. This review aims to outline the cause(s) of such brain dysfunction including the role extrinsic vault constriction might have on brain development and the current evidence for an intrinsic modular developmental error in brain development. Illuminating the cause of brain dysfunction will identify the role of surgery can play in improving observed functional deficits and thus direct optimal primary and adjuvant treatment.
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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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Topczewska JM, Shoela RA, Tomaszewski JP, Mirmira RB, Gosain AK. The Morphogenesis of Cranial Sutures in Zebrafish. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0165775. [PMID: 27829009 PMCID: PMC5102434 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0165775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2015] [Accepted: 10/18/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Using morphological, histological, and TEM analyses of the cranium, we provide a detailed description of bone and suture growth in zebrafish. Based on expression patterns and localization, we identified osteoblasts at different degrees of maturation. Our data confirm that, unlike in humans, zebrafish cranial sutures maintain lifelong patency to sustain skull growth. The cranial vault develops in a coordinated manner resulting in a structure that protects the brain. The zebrafish cranial roof parallels that of higher vertebrates and contains five major bones: one pair of frontal bones, one pair of parietal bones, and the supraoccipital bone. Parietal and frontal bones are formed by intramembranous ossification within a layer of mesenchyme positioned between the dermal mesenchyme and meninges surrounding the brain. The supraoccipital bone has an endochondral origin. Cranial bones are separated by connective tissue with a distinctive architecture of osteogenic cells and collagen fibrils. Here we show RNA in situ hybridization for col1a1a, col2a1a, col10a1, bglap/osteocalcin, fgfr1a, fgfr1b, fgfr2, fgfr3, foxq1, twist2, twist3, runx2a, runx2b, sp7/osterix, and spp1/ osteopontin, indicating that the expression of genes involved in suture development in mammals is preserved in zebrafish. We also present methods for examining the cranium and its sutures, which permit the study of the mechanisms involved in suture patency as well as their pathological obliteration. The model we develop has implications for the study of human disorders, including craniosynostosis, which affects 1 in 2,500 live births.
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- Jolanta M. Topczewska
- Division of Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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- Division of Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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- Division of Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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- Division of Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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- Division of Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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