Unilateral Pterional Polycraniosynostosis Treated with Craniectomy and Helmet Therapy

Law, Jenaleen; Marucci, Damian D.; Gates, Robert J.; Fowler, Adam

doi:10.1097/gox.0000000000001245

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“…Surgical treatment is very effective in cases of plagiocephaly with craniosynostosis, and various surgical methods are available [12,[52][53][54][55]. However, many studies report that, since there are many cases of recurrence and changes in the shape of the skull after surgery, helmet treatment after surgical treatment, such as craniotomy and distraction osteogenesis of the cranium, is beneficial [7,14,17,[55][56][57][58]. Helmet treatment after surgery does not limit cranial growth and shows excellent functional and cosmetic results in remodeling of the skull shape.…”

Section: Plagiocephaly Accompanied By Craniosynostosis and Helmet Trementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Postoperative helmet treatment can aid in allowing the skull and brain grow normally. The average duration of the treatment is 6-12 months and the treatment is generally continued till the age of 12-18 months [7,14,17,[55][56][57][58].…”

Section: Plagiocephaly Accompanied By Craniosynostosis and Helmet Trementioning

confidence: 99%

“…When plagiocephaly is accompanied by craniosynostosis, deformation of the skull is caused by premature fusion of the sutures present in the skull. This condition is often surgically treated [9][10][11][12][13] and helmet therapy may also be performed [14][15][16][17].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Diagnosis and treatment of positional plagiocephaly

Jung

Yun

2020

Arch Craniofac Surg

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Positional plagiocephaly is increasing in infants. Positional plagiocephaly is an asymmetric deformation of skull due to various reasons; first birth, assisted labor, multiple pregnancy, prematurity, congenital muscular torticollis and position of head. Positional plagiocephaly can mostly be diagnosed clinically and by physical examinations. The simplest way to assess the severity of plagiocephaly is to use a diagonal caliper during physical examination, which measures the difference between the diagonal lengths on each side of the head. Plagiocephaly can be treated surgically or conservatively. Positional plagiocephaly, which is not accompanied by craniosynostosis, is treated conservatively. Conservative treatments involve a variety of treatments, such as change of positions, physiotherapy, massage therapy, and helmet therapy. Systematic approaches to clinical examination, diagnosis and treatment of positional plagiocephaly can be necessary and the age-appropriate treatment is recommended for patients with positional plagiocephaly.

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