Modification of the Melbourne Method for Total Calvarial Vault Remodeling
Background:. Sagittal synostosis is the most common form of single suture synostosis. It often results in characteristic calvarial deformities, including a long, narrow head, frontal bossing, a bullet-shaped occiput, and an anteriorly placed vertex. Several methods for correcting the phenotypic defo...
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doaj-58c6a9b3955847788d49777779b7e4752020-11-25T00:57:13ZengWolters KluwerPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open2169-75742018-07-0167e184810.1097/GOX.0000000000001848201807000-00004Modification of the Melbourne Method for Total Calvarial Vault RemodelingChristopher D. Hughes, MD, MPH0Kathryn V. Isaac, MD1Paul F. Hwang, MD2Ingrid Ganske, MD3Mark R. Proctor, MD4John G. Meara, MD, DMD, MBA5From the * Department of Plastic and Oral Surgery, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Mass.From the * Department of Plastic and Oral Surgery, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Mass.From the * Department of Plastic and Oral Surgery, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Mass.From the * Department of Plastic and Oral Surgery, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Mass.‡ Department of Neurosurgery, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Mass.From the * Department of Plastic and Oral Surgery, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Mass.Background:. Sagittal synostosis is the most common form of single suture synostosis. It often results in characteristic calvarial deformities, including a long, narrow head, frontal bossing, a bullet-shaped occiput, and an anteriorly placed vertex. Several methods for correcting the phenotypic deformities have been described, each with their own advantages and challenges. In this study, we describe a modification of the Melbourne method of total calvarial remodeling for correcting scaphocephaly. Methods:. We conducted a retrospective review of all consecutive patients who underwent total calvarial remodeling using a modified version of the Melbourne technique from 2011 to 2015. We evaluated clinical photographs, computed tomographic imaging, and cephalic indices both pre- and postoperatively to determine morphologic changes after operation. Results:. A total of 9 patients underwent the modified Melbourne technique for calvarial vault remodeling during the study period. Intraoperative blood loss was 260 mL (range, 80–400 mL), and mean intraoperative transfusion was 232 mL (range, 0–360 mL). The average length of stay in the hospital was 3.9 days. The mean cephalic indices increased from 0.66 to 0.74 postoperatively (P < 0.01). Conclusions:. A modified Melbourne method for calvarial vault reconstruction addresses the phenotypic aspects of severe scaphocephaly associated with isolated sagittal synostosis and maintains a homeotopic relationship across the calvaria. It is associated with shorter operative times, lower blood loss, and lower transfusion requirements.http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000001848 |
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Christopher D. Hughes, MD, MPH Kathryn V. Isaac, MD Paul F. Hwang, MD Ingrid Ganske, MD Mark R. Proctor, MD John G. Meara, MD, DMD, MBA Modification of the Melbourne Method for Total Calvarial Vault Remodeling Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open |
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Christopher D. Hughes, MD, MPH Kathryn V. Isaac, MD Paul F. Hwang, MD Ingrid Ganske, MD Mark R. Proctor, MD John G. Meara, MD, DMD, MBA |
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Modification of the Melbourne Method for Total Calvarial Vault Remodeling |
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Modification of the Melbourne Method for Total Calvarial Vault Remodeling |
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Modification of the Melbourne Method for Total Calvarial Vault Remodeling |
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Modification of the Melbourne Method for Total Calvarial Vault Remodeling |
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Modification of the Melbourne Method for Total Calvarial Vault Remodeling |
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modification of the melbourne method for total calvarial vault remodeling |
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Wolters Kluwer |
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open |
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Background:. Sagittal synostosis is the most common form of single suture synostosis. It often results in characteristic calvarial deformities, including a long, narrow head, frontal bossing, a bullet-shaped occiput, and an anteriorly placed vertex. Several methods for correcting the phenotypic deformities have been described, each with their own advantages and challenges. In this study, we describe a modification of the Melbourne method of total calvarial remodeling for correcting scaphocephaly.
Methods:. We conducted a retrospective review of all consecutive patients who underwent total calvarial remodeling using a modified version of the Melbourne technique from 2011 to 2015. We evaluated clinical photographs, computed tomographic imaging, and cephalic indices both pre- and postoperatively to determine morphologic changes after operation.
Results:. A total of 9 patients underwent the modified Melbourne technique for calvarial vault remodeling during the study period. Intraoperative blood loss was 260 mL (range, 80–400 mL), and mean intraoperative transfusion was 232 mL (range, 0–360 mL). The average length of stay in the hospital was 3.9 days. The mean cephalic indices increased from 0.66 to 0.74 postoperatively (P < 0.01).
Conclusions:. A modified Melbourne method for calvarial vault reconstruction addresses the phenotypic aspects of severe scaphocephaly associated with isolated sagittal synostosis and maintains a homeotopic relationship across the calvaria. It is associated with shorter operative times, lower blood loss, and lower transfusion requirements. |
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