Superior Long-term Appearance of Strip Craniectomy Compared with Cranial Vault Reconstruction in Metopic Craniosynostosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Strip craniectomy with orthotic helmet therapy (SCOT) is an increasingly supported treatment for metopic craniosynostosis, although the long-term efficacy of deformity correction remains poorly defined. We compared the longterm outcomes of SCOT versus open cranial vault reconstruction (OCVR).

Methods

Patients who underwent OCVR or SCOT for isolated metopic synostosis with at least 3 years of follow-up were identified at our institution. Anthropometric measurements were used to assess baseline severity and postoperative skull morphology. Independent laypersons and craniofacial surgeons rated the appearance of each patient's 3D photographs, compared to normal controls.

Results

Thirty-five patients were included (15 SCOT and 20 OCVR), with similar follow-up be

SUBMITTER: Badiee RK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8830858 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature