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Bilateral Lambdoid and Sagittal Craniosynostosis with Hydrocephalus: ETV, Bifrontal Craniotomy, Anterior Cranial Vault Remodeling, and Posterior Cranial Vault Expansion

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Background: Bilateral lambdoid and sagittal craniosynostosis (BLSS), also known as Mercedes Benz pattern craniosynostosis, is a rare form of craniosynostosis. The whole cranial vault remodeling gives the best result. Objective:… Click to show full abstract

Background: Bilateral lambdoid and sagittal craniosynostosis (BLSS), also known as Mercedes Benz pattern craniosynostosis, is a rare form of craniosynostosis. The whole cranial vault remodeling gives the best result. Objective: To describe the role of endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) and whole cranial vault remodeling for treatment of BLSS. Material and Methods: Surgical technique/procedure: A single-sitting three-step surgery was performed for a 7-month-old child who had BLSS and hydrocephalus. First ETV and anterior cranial vault remodeling were done in the supine position. The posterior cranial vault expansion was done in the prone position. Results and Conclusions: The ventricle volume reduced at follow-up and the frontal bossing also reduced. The whole cranial vault remodeling gives the best result for BLSS.

Keywords: vault; craniosynostosis; lambdoid sagittal; cranial vault; vault remodeling; bilateral lambdoid

Journal Title: Neurology India
Year Published: 2021

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