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Experience with the "floating forehead"
D Marchac1, D Renier, B M Jones
1Centre for Craniofacial Anomalies, Hôpital des Enfants Malades, Paris, France.
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The "floating forehead" operation effectively treats infant brachycephaly by improving cranial and facial development. This retrospective study confirms its positive impact on infant head shape and appearance.
Area of Science:
- Craniofacial Surgery
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Plastic Surgery
Background:
- Brachycephaly is a condition characterized by an abnormally short, wide head in infants.
- The
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the long-term effectiveness of the "floating forehead" operation in treating infant brachycephaly.
- To assess the procedure's impact on cranial growth, facial development, and overall morphology.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of pediatric patients who underwent the "floating forehead" procedure.
- Independent observer assessment of surgical outcomes, focusing on cranial and facial changes.
Main Results:
- The
Conclusions:
- The
Abstract:
The effectiveness of the "floating forehead" operation for treating brachycephaly in infants has been assessed. All children who had undergone this procedure at the Hôpital des Enfants Malades between 1977 and 1984 were reviewed retrospectively by an independent observer. Particular attention was paid to the effects on cranial growth, facial growth and morphology.