Scaphocephaly Research Articles

Single sagittal craniosynostosis surgical treatment with the “Peau d́ours” technique. Single-center experience in Mexico

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.

Erratum: Impact of extra-axial cerebrospinal fluid collection in frontal morphology after surgical treatment of scaphocephaly.

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Discussion: Spring-Assisted Cranioplasty for the Correction of Nonsyndromic Scaphocephaly: A Quantitative Analysis of 100 Consecutive Cases.

Discussion: Spring-Assisted Cranioplasty for the Correction of Nonsyndromic Scaphocephaly: A Quantitative Analysis of 100 Consecutive Cases.

Endoscope-assisted treatment of scaphocephaly: report of a case and new surgical technique

The most common craniosynostosis, scaphocephaly, is the consequence of premature closure of the sagittal suture. Craniosynostosis does not just pose a cosmetic problem, but it can also lead to the permanent neurological deficits. Therefore early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for good outcome. Open surgery with large skin incision is currently the standard procedure. We present our first endoscope-assisted surgical procedure for scaphocephaly. The infant did not need transfusion or intensive therapy after the surgery and skin incision was minimal. This minimal invasive, new surgical technique and its development were described.

Scaphocephaly and Cranial Vault Reconstruction: Renier's ‘H' Technique

Background: Resulting from an early fusion of the sagittal suture, scaphocephaly (SC) is the most frequent form of all craniosynostosis and represents 40-60% of all cases. The scope of this study is to describe the first series of Renier's ‘H' technique to be applied in children with SC outside of France. Methods: A consecutive review is made of the medical records of children hospitalized in the last 6 years (between March 2007 and March 2013) with isolated SC in whom Renier's ‘H' technique was performed. Results: Thirteen children met the criteria for inclusion in the study. Considering medical evaluation and parental satisfaction, the evaluation of postsurgical cranial reconstruction was classified as satisfactory in all cases. Conclusions: We consider the Renier's H technique to be effective in the cranial reshaping of children with isolated SC, with satisfactory esthetic postsurgical results.

Letter to the Editor: Endoscope-assisted multisuturectomy for scaphocephaly

Letter to the Editor: Endoscope-assisted multisuturectomy for scaphocephaly

Erratum to Differential management of scaphocephaly

Erratum to Differential management of scaphocephaly