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A late result of an early operation for unilateral coronal synostosis
Joseph H Piatt1, Joseph A Iocono
1Department of Surgery, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, Pa 19134, USA. joseph.piatt@tenethealth.com
Insights
This study followed an individual treated for unilateral coronal synostosis in infancy. Long-term outcomes of this early surgical intervention for single-suture craniosynostosis were assessed at age 34.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Craniofacial Surgery
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Unilateral coronal synostosis is a condition requiring early surgical intervention.
- Current treatment standards emphasize aggressive reconstructive surgery.
- Long-term data on the natural history and treatment outcomes for single-suture craniosynostosis are limited.
Observation:
- A case study of an individual who underwent strip craniectomy for unilateral coronal synostosis in 1967.
- Assessment of cosmetic, functional, and psychosocial outcomes at 34 years of age.
Findings:
- The study presents a unique long-term follow-up of a patient treated for single-suture craniosynostosis.
- Provides insights into the lifelong impact of early reconstructive surgery for this condition.
Implications:
- Highlights the need for systematic documentation of the natural history and long-term results of craniosynostosis treatments.
- Informs future surgical strategies and patient counseling for single-suture craniosynostosis.
- Contributes to understanding the lifelong effects of pediatric skull deformities and their surgical correction.
Abstract:
An infant underwent strip craniectomy for unilateral coronal synostosis in 1967. This report presents the cosmetic, functional and psychosocial outcome at 34 years of age. Although aggressive, reconstructive treatment of the various forms of single-suture craniosynostosis is the current standard of care, neither the natural history of these conditions nor the long-term results of treatment have been documented systematically.