A Suture-specific Photo Score for Metopic Synostosis.

ABSTRACT: Head shape assessments in children with metopic synostosis are a relevant outcome measure in addition to functional measures, such as neurocognitive outcomes, behavioral outcomes, and visual functioning outcomes. However, consensus on head shape assessments in children with metopic synostosis is lacking. The aim of this study is to develop a reproducible and reliable suture-specific photo score that can be used for cross-center comparison of phenotypical severity of metopic synostosis and evaluation of esthetic outcome of treatment later in childhood. We conducted a retrospective study among nonsyndromic metopic synostosis patients aged <18 years. Preoperative and postoperative photosets of patients with metopic synostosis from 6 expert centers were included. The photo score was discussed

SUBMITTER: Gaillard L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10749672 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature