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- Scaphocephaly is a condition caused by the premature fusion of the sagittal suture, leading to an elongated skull shape.
- The study reviews the "Peau d'ours" surgical technique used to correct scaphocephaly, analyzing data from 53 patients treated between 2011 and 2016, with a focus on patient demographics and surgical results.
- This technique preserves healthy sutures and allows for symmetrical skull reshaping, proving to be safe and effective, particularly for patients older than six months, with a low risk of complications.
Article Abstract
Scaphocephaly (SC) is defined as an elongation of the anteroposterior axis of the skull resulting from the abnormal fusion of the sagittal suture. This study describes the "Peau d'ours" technique and results for correcting SC. We conducted a consecutive and retrospective analysis of patients treated from 2011 to 2016. We evaluated the gender, age, and surgical outcomes. A total of 53 patients were enrolled with a mean age of 19 months old. The advantages of this technique are healthy coronal and lambdoid suture preservation and symmetrical parietal bone flap opening. This technique is safe and simple to reproduce, allowing good surgical outcomes with a low incidence of secondary craniosynostosis. This technique is ideal for patients older than six months old.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jocn.2022.02.016 | DOI Listing |
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