Location of the euryon in scaphocephalic vs. non-scaphocephalic controls: A novel assessment of cranial vault remodeling outcomes

We describe a novel measurement of cranial morphology in pre- and post-operative scaphocephalic patients to complement the cephalic index. This will better describe restoration of normal skull and head shape, further defining the nuances of the corrected skull. In this retrospective comparative study the location of the euryon on the skull was statistically significantly different in preoperative scaphocephalic patients versus non-scaphocephalic controls. This difference was resolved with surgical cranial vault remodeling, indicating restoration of a normal skull profile.

Source: Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery - December 29, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ryan Winters, Sherard A. Tatum Source Type: research