A Quantification of Scalp Thickness before and after Posterior Vault Distraction Osteogenesis
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000008767
Abstract: Summary: Previous literature has documented craniometric changes of the bony calvaria, increases in intracranial volume, and resolution of Chiari malformations following posterior vault distraction osteogenesis. No studies have analyzed changes to the soft-tissue envelope after… read more here.
Keywords: vault distraction; distraction osteogenesis; posterior vault; distraction ... See more keywords
Craniometric Analysis of Frontal Cranial Morphology Following Posterior Vault Distraction
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DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000004473
Abstract: Background: Posterior vault distraction osteogenesis (PVDO) is believed to improve frontal contour in infants with syndromic craniosynostosis and turribrachycephaly. This study provides an objective craniometric analysis to determine how PVDO affects anterior cranial morphology. Methods:… read more here.
Keywords: vault distraction; posterior vault; cranial morphology; craniometric analysis ... See more keywords
National 30-Day Outcomes for Posterior Cranial Vault Distraction
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DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000005285
Abstract: Background: Posterior vault distraction (PVD) can rapidly expand calvarial volume in infancy. Limited data exist regarding its perioperative and postoperative safety profile. This study sought to investigate the patient profile, outcomes, and safety of PVD… read more here.
Keywords: national day; posterior vault; vault distraction; vault ... See more keywords
Serial Posterior Cranial Vault Distraction for the Treatment of Complex Craniosynostosis
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DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000006835
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text Abstract Posterior cranial vault distraction is an important modality in the management of craniosynostosis. This surgical technique increases intracranial volume and improves cranial aesthetics. A single procedure… read more here.
Keywords: cranial vault; craniosynostosis; vault distraction; distraction ... See more keywords
A Review on Variability in Treatment Protocols With Posterior Cranial Vault Distraction
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DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000007340
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text Background: Prior studies have confirmed the ability of posterior cranial vault distraction osteogenesis (PVDO) to expand the intracranial volume in patients with craniosynostosis. To date, there is… read more here.
Keywords: cranial vault; review; vault distraction; distraction ... See more keywords