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[Triangular skull. Apropos of trigonocephaly]

A Czorny1, P Forlodou, M Stricker

  • 1Service de Neurochirurgie, Hôpital Jean-Minjoz, Besançon.

Neuro-Chirurgie
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Metopic synostosis, a premature fusion of the metopic suture, can cause fronto-orbito-facial deformities. Surgical intervention is recommended for pronounced cases to address aesthetic and potential psychosocial issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Craniofacial Surgery
  • Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Plastic Surgery

Background:

  • Metopic synostosis results from the premature fusion of the metopic suture.
  • This fusion impacts frontal bone dimensions, affecting orbit and facial structure.
  • It can lead to distinct fronto-orbito-facial dysmorphies with varied clinical patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the consequences of early metopic suture synostosis.
  • To describe clinical patterns and surgical approaches for trigonocephaly.
  • To evaluate the necessity of surgical treatment for aesthetic and functional outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of 87 operated patients with trigonocephaly.
  • Classification of clinical patterns: micro-frontal, medio-frontal, and orbito-frontal.
  • Description of various surgical techniques tailored to deformation types.

Main Results:

  • Three distinct clinical patterns of metopic synostosis were identified.
  • While pure forms may not directly impact the brain, venous stasis can be a concern.
  • Surgical interventions involve complex procedures like suture resection, flap transposition, and mobilization.

Conclusions:

  • Metopic synostosis primarily presents as an aesthetic deformity, rarely with intracranial pathology.
  • Surgical treatment is indicated for significant deformities to prevent psychosocial consequences.
  • A tailored surgical approach is necessary due to the variety of presenting deformations.

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