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Virginie Lafontaine1, Florian Le Lann2, Laurane Benoit1
1Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, FRA.
Endoscopic surgery offers a safe and effective treatment for scaphocephaly, a common form of craniosynostosis. This minimally invasive approach in infants shows excellent aesthetic outcomes and avoids the need for blood transfusions.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Craniofacial Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Techniques
Background:
- Craniosynostosis, a congenital anomaly, results from premature suture closure, with scaphocephaly being the most frequent type.
- Endoscopic surgery is gaining traction for treating single suture synostosis due to its minimally invasive nature.
Observation:
- This report details the first case of endoscopy-assisted surgery for scaphocephaly in a 3-month-old infant.
- The surgical procedure was performed for a single suture synostosis.
Findings:
- One-year follow-up demonstrated satisfactory aesthetic results and no requirement for blood transfusion.
- Endoscopic surgery for scaphocephaly yielded positive outcomes in this pediatric case.
Implications:
- Endoscopic surgery presents significant advantages for treating scaphocephaly.
- Enhanced awareness and education among primary care physicians regarding endoscopic scaphocephaly treatment are crucial for early detection and intervention.
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