Floating C-shaped orbital osteotomy for orbital rim advancement in craniosynostosis: preliminary report

A method of lateral orbital rim advancement is described for periorbital deformities associated with coronal and metopic synostosis in infants. The technique offers the advantages of a smooth lateral rim contour and improvement in accompanying malar recession. In 13 patients with follow-up periods o...

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Published inJournal of neurosurgery Vol. 72; no. 1; p. 22
Main Authors Persing, J A, Jane, J A, Park, T S, Edgerton, M T, Delashaw, J B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.1990
Subjects
Child, Preschool
Craniosynostoses - surgery
Humans
Infant
Orbit - surgery
Osteotomy - methods
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Summary:A method of lateral orbital rim advancement is described for periorbital deformities associated with coronal and metopic synostosis in infants. The technique offers the advantages of a smooth lateral rim contour and improvement in accompanying malar recession. In 13 patients with follow-up periods of up to 2 years following surgery, improved orbital contour has been appreciated. Further observation is warranted to determine whether this improvement will last into adulthood.
ISSN:0022-3085
DOI:10.3171/jns.1990.72.1.0022