A Case of Simultaneous Correction of Frontoethmoidal Meningoencephalocele and Hypertelorism.
- Author:
Han Kyeol KIM
1
;
Jin Hyung PARK
;
Jung Hoon LEE
;
Seung Moon CHUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea. smchung@ns.kosinmed.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Meningoencephalocele;
Frontoethmoidal meningoencephalocele;
Hypertelorism
- MeSH:
Cosmetics;
Dust;
Humans;
Hypertelorism;
Meninges;
Nose;
Skull
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
2008;35(1):95-98
- CountryRepublic of Korea
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: A meningoencephalocele is a congenital malformation involving herniation of the meninges and cerebral tissue through a defect in the skull. For the patient with frontoethmoidal meningoencephalocele with hypertelorism, the removal of the meningoencephalocele without correction of the combined hypertelorism is not enough for getting a good cosmetic appearance. Correction of the hypertelorism is needed for cosmetic problem. We experienced a case of simultaneous correction of frontoethmoidal meningoencephalocele with hypertelorism. METHODS: The meningoencephalocele was removed and the hypertelorism was corrected by central segment technique. The bone defects were filled with autogenous bone dusts. And the nose was reconstructed by a calvarial bone graft. RESULTS: The patient had a good cosmetic appearance without any neurological complications without serious complications. CONCLUSION: We experienced a case of simultaneous correction of frontoethmoidal meningoencephalocele with hypertelorism. And a brief review of related literatures is given.
