Posterior cranial vault distraction with resorbable distraction devices.

Posterior cranial vault distraction is recognized as a viable initial approach to patients with syndromic craniosynostosis. It offers advantages to initial anterior vault surgery and to traditional 1-stage advancements. Reports of posterior vault distraction have thus far focused on the use of standard titanium distractors.

Maxillary advancement in patients with severe maxillary hypoplasia: role of adjuvant stabilization techniques and materials.

Background: Maxillary advancement in patients with orofacial clefts or craniofacial syndromes can be technically challenging. We present our experience with the use of adjunctive stabilization materials and techniques in patients undergoing single-stage maxillary advancements of more than 6.0 mm.

Disappearing dermoid: fact or fiction?

Dermoid cysts are common periorbital lesions. They usually present early in life as mobile, palpable, well-circumscribed masses near the lateral brow. Transcranial extension of a superficial, nonmidline, periorbital dermoid cyst is rare.

Use of human acellular dermal matrix for abdominal wall reconstructions.

Background: Acellular dermal matrix (ADM) represents a promising new fascial substitute for repairing abdominal wall defects.

Methods: We retrospectively studied 63 patients who underwent fascial reconstruction with ADM and analyzed risk factors for recurrence and infectious wound complications.

Results: Postoperative wound infections, noninfectious wound complications, and recurrences developed in 35%, 44%, and 41% of patients, respectively.