Treatment of Unilateral Lambdoid Synostosis Using Cranium Distraction Osteogenesis With Z-shaped Osteotomy

Conclusions: This procedure not only raises cranial height and extends it upward but also singularizes the occipital carina by prolonging it in a downward direction to form a occipitalia. The separated cranium is not easy to retract after fixation for 3 months so management of unilateral lambdoid synostosis with cranium distraction osteogenesis with a Z-shaped osteotomy is effective.

Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - February 10, 2017 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Head and Neck Surgery Source Type: research