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[The posterior cranium and its dysmorphisms]

A Czorny1, B Ricbourg

  • 1Service de Neurochirurgie, CHU, Hôpital Jean-Minjoz, Boulevard Fleming, Besançon, France.

Annales De Chirurgie Plastique Et Esthetique
|October 13, 1998
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Deformations of the posterior skull, often overlooked, stem from intracranial, bone, or extrinsic pathologies. A novel surgical technique reshapes the skull, allowing immediate back-sleeping post-operation.

Area of Science:

  • Craniosynostosis and Skull Deformities
  • Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Cranial Morphology

Context:

  • Posterior skull deformation (occipito-vertebral region) is a significant, yet often overlooked, pathological finding.
  • This can result from intracranial issues (brain/CSF alterations), bone pathology (synostosis), or extrinsic factors (posture, muscular activity).
  • Conditions like microcephaly, hydrocephalus, and Arnold-Chiari malformations can affect skull shape.

Purpose:

  • To classify posterior skull deformities based on their etiology: intracranial, bone, or extrinsic pathology.
  • To describe the impact of specific conditions like sagittal synostosis, coronal synostosis, and lambdoid synostosis on skull shape.
  • To present a novel surgical technique for correcting posterior skull dysmorphism.

Summary:

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  • The study classifies posterior skull deformities into intracranial, bone, and extrinsic categories, detailing associated conditions like microcephaly, hydrocephalus, and Klippel-Feil syndrome.
  • It highlights how premature synostosis (scaphocephaly, pachycephaly) and extrinsic factors (torticollis, prolonged decubitus) alter posterior skull curvature.
  • A specific surgical method, the turned biparietal flap transposition, is detailed for remodeling asymmetrical or bilateral posterior skull flatness.

Impact:

  • Provides a structured classification for diagnosing posterior skull deformities.
  • Offers insights into the mechanisms behind skull shape alterations in various pediatric conditions.
  • Introduces an effective surgical correction, the turned biparietal flap transposition, improving patient outcomes and immediate post-operative comfort.