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Lessons learned in posterior cranial vault distraction.

Gregory P L Thomas¹, Steven A Wall, Jayaratnam Jayamohan

¹From the Oxford Craniofacial Unit, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, UK.

The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery

|August 28, 2014

Summary

Posterior distraction (PD) effectively treats severe brachycephaly, improving cranial shape and relieving intracranial pressure. However, this procedure carries risks, necessitating careful management and protocol evolution.

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Area of Science:

Craniofacial Surgery
Pediatric Neurosurgery

Background:

Posterior distraction (PD) is an emerging technique for increasing intracranial volume and correcting calvarial morphology in severe brachycephaly and turribrachycephaly.
This procedure aims to address complex skull deformities in pediatric patients.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of posterior distraction in managing severe brachycephaly and turribrachycephaly.
To analyze outcomes, complications, and the evolution of surgical protocols for PD.

Main Methods:

A retrospective review of 31 patients who underwent PD between 2007 and 2012.
Analysis of patient demographics, procedural details, outcomes, and adverse events.

Main Results:

Posterior distraction achieved significant morphological improvement and resolved raised intracranial pressure in most patients.
High rates of unanticipated events (61.3%), including wound infection (29.0%) and tissue necrosis (22.6%), were observed.
While effective, complications like cerebrospinal fluid leaks and wound dehiscence in subsequent procedures require attention.

Conclusions:

Posterior distraction is an effective treatment for severe brachycephaly and turribrachycephaly, offering substantial morphological correction.
The procedure is associated with significant risks, highlighting the need for refined surgical protocols, including reduced latency and consolidation periods, and the use of dual distractor devices.