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Calvarial Vault Remodeling for Sagittal Synostosis
Author(s) -
Johnston Susan A.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/s0001-2092(06)61762-6
Subject(s) - craniosynostosis , synostosis , sagittal suture , medicine , cranial vault , sagittal plane , fibrous joint , perioperative , surgery , dysostosis , orthodontics , skull , anatomy , congenital disease
Sagittal synostosis is the most common form of craniosynostosis (ie, premature fusion of cranial sutures). Sagittal synostosis, which is the premature fusion of the sagittal suture, occurs in 56% to 58% of all reported cases of craniosynostosis. This article describes calvarial vault remodeling, the procedure of choice at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles for surgical intervention to correct sagittal synostosis. Perioperative interventions to minimize patients' risks and maximize benefits are explained. A case study is presented to describe the experience of one patient and his family members. AORN J 74 (Nov 2001) 634–647.