Monobloc distraction osteogenesis and cranial vault remodeling in a pediatric patient with severe Crouzon's syndrome.
- Author:
Min WEI
1
;
Ming-Kun ZHAN
;
Jian-Lin FANG
;
Ying ZHANG
;
Zhi-Lin GUO
;
Zuo-Liang QI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH: Child; Craniofacial Dysostosis; surgery; Female; Humans; Osteogenesis, Distraction; methods; Osteotomy; Skull; surgery
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2008;24(4):267-270
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo report the treatment of a case of severe Crouzon's syndrome using monobloc distraction osteogenesis and cranial vault remodeling.
METHODSThrough intra-and extra-cranial approach, monobloc osteotomy was performed and external distractor was placed. Distraction began on the 7th postoperative day at a rate of 1 mm a day, two times a day. The distractor removed after consolidation for 4 months.
RESULTSThe distraction distance attained 20 mm. The exophthalmos and cross bite were corrected completely. The severe obstructive apnea improved markedly.
CONCLUSIONSMonbloc distraction osteogenesis and cranial vault remodeling are effective and safe procedure for Crouzon's syndrome.
