Surgical approach to posterior skull deformity

Surgical approach to posterior skull deformity

The incidence of occipital skull flattening in infants has recently increased, partly as a result of widespread supine positioning to prevent sudden infant death syndrome. The authors discuss the causes and differential diagnosis of posterior skull deformity in this subpopulation of patients and des...

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Veröffentlicht in:Neurosurgical focus 2000-09, Vol.9 (3), p.e4-4
Hauptverfasser: Johns, F R, Jane, Sr, J A, Lin, K Y
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Craniofacial Abnormalities - diagnosis
Craniotomy - methods
Diagnosis, Differential
Head Protective Devices
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Occipital Bone - abnormalities
Occipital Bone - growth & development
Occipital Bone - surgery
Orthotic Devices
Posture
Sleep
Sudden Infant Death - prevention & control
Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:The incidence of occipital skull flattening in infants has recently increased, partly as a result of widespread supine positioning to prevent sudden infant death syndrome. The authors discuss the causes and differential diagnosis of posterior skull deformity in this subpopulation of patients and describe their technique for surgical correction of the condition.
ISSN:1092-0684
1092-0684
DOI:10.3171/foc.2000.9.3.5