Cranial Plate and Screw Fixation in Infancy

Ja, Persing; Posnick, Jeffrey C.; Magge, Subu N.; Hm, Spinelli; Sa, Wolfe; Munro, Ian R.; Mulliken, JB

doi:10.1097/00001665-199607000-00003

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“…Metal components of flap fixation are permanent and can erode through the scalp, migrate intracranially, and even penetrate dura. 4,17,27 Absorbable plates, screws, and buttons are available; 5,24 however, granuloma or sterile abscess formation has been observed with some of these materials and they too are expensive. Complications related specifically to metal (wire, plates, screws, rivets), although relatively uncommon, simply cannot occur with the keystone/bone shim technique.…”

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Cranial bone fixation: review of literature and description of a new procedure

Winston¹,

Wang²

2003

Journal of Neurosurgery

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The bone shim method for cranial bone fixation was used successfully in 386 of 387 consecutive craniotomies in adults. This procedure for cranial flap fixation is reliable, safe, and rapid, and it achieves solid structural stability with excellent esthetic results. No special tools are required, and, because no plates, screws, or wire are used, all problems associated with these materials are avoided, including the artifacts on postoperative neuroimaging. This method is conceptually simple and quite inexpensive.

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Cranial bone fixation: review of literature and description of a new procedure

Winston¹,

Wang²

2003

Journal of Neurosurgery

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“…have reported significant transcranial plate migration in growing children. [16] Although no harmful effects have been reported, the potential risk and difficulty posed for reoperations have been noted. We do not have similar experience and are happy with the titanium miniplate and miniscrew rigid osteosynthesis.…”

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Pediatric craniofacial surgery for craniosynostosis: Our experience and current concepts: Part -1

Anantheswar

Venkataramana²

2009

J Pediatr Neurosci

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Craniostenosis is a disease characterized by untimely fusion of cranial sutures resulting in a variety of craniofacial deformities and neurological sequelae due to alteration in cranial volume and restriction of brain growth. This involves vault sutures predominantly, but cranial base is not immune. Association with a variety of syndromes makes the management decision complex. These children need careful evaluation by multiple specialists to have strategic treatment options. Parental counseling is an important and integral part of the treatment. Recent advancements in the surgical techniques and concept of team approach have significantly enhanced the safety and outcome of these children. We had an opportunity of treating 57 children with craniostenosis in the last 15 years at our craniofacial service. Out of them, 40 were nonsyndromic and 17 were syndromic variety. We describe our successful results along with individualized operative technical modifications adopted based on the current understanding of the disease.

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“…2, [10,14,16,27,54]). Die Verwendung der rigiden Platten sollte sehr sparsam erfolgen, da es durchaus zu einer "Migration" der Platten in das Schädelinnere kommen kann [47,64]. Deshalb wird auch bereits nach ca 9 Monaten postoperativ die Entfernung von Titanplatten empfohlen.…”

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Diagnostik und Therapie der nichtsyndromalen und syndromalen Kraniosynostosen

Cedzich

Farmand

2003

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Premature craniosynostosis is caused by a premature closure of single or multiple sutures of the cranial vault. It may result not only in aesthetic but also in functional disorders with an occasional ICP increase leading to a dramatic loss of vision. In the 1970s,Paul Tessier published his craniofacial principles for the primary treatment of craniosynostosis. His approach has gained wide acceptance over the previously described craniectomies and bone flaps, especially because of the significant benefits with an acceptably low level of morbidity. The following paper reviews the different kinds of craniosynostoses, their specific clinical manifestations, the necessary diagnostic examinations and the specific surgical procedures and operative results.

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Cranial Plate and Screw Fixation in Infancy

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Cranial bone fixation: review of literature and description of a new procedure

Cranial bone fixation: review of literature and description of a new procedure

Pediatric craniofacial surgery for craniosynostosis: Our experience and current concepts: Part -1

Diagnostik und Therapie der nichtsyndromalen und syndromalen Kraniosynostosen

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