The Effect of Barrel-Stave Osteotomy Length in Sagittal Strip Craniectomy.

Objective: In managing sagittal craniosynostosis, strip craniectomy of the affected suture is commonly paired with barrel-stave osteotomies to allow for additional cranial remodeling. However, the effect of these osteotomies is not well-established. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the length of barrel-stave osteotomies on outcomes in patients with sagittal craniosynostosis.

Current Trends in Orthognathic Surgery.

Orthognathic surgery has evolved significantly over the past century. Osteotomies of the midface and mandible are contemporaneously used to perform independent or coordinated movements to address functional and aesthetic problems. Specific advances in the past twenty years include increasing fidelity with computer-assisted planning, the use of patient-specific fixation, expanding indications for management of upper airway obstruction, and shifts in orthodontic-surgical paradigms.

Novel Strategies for Evaluating and Improving Plastic Surgery Applicant Selection.

Residency applicant evaluation and selection is a critical part of developing and maintaining a high-quality plastic surgery residency program. Currently, many programs rely on objective measures such as the United States Medical Licensing Exam scores, number of research publications, grade point average, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society status, or a combination of these objective metrics. However, there is a growing body of literature suggesting that the current means of residency applicant evaluation and selection may not be the best predictive factors of future resident success.

Appropriateness of Computed Tomography Scanning in the Diagnosis of Craniosynostosis.

Introduction: Although physicians from a variety of specialties encounter infants with possible craniosynostosis, judicious use of computed tomography (CT) imaging is important to avoid unnecessary radiation exposure and healthcare expense. The present study seeks to determine whether differences in specialty of ordering physician affects frequency of resulting diagnostic confirmations requiring operative intervention.

Methods: Radiology databases from 2 institutions were queried for CT reports or indications that included "craniosynostosis" or "plagiocephaly.