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22. Plastic Surgery - Craniosynostosis - Methodist Health Care System, Houston, Texa scaphocephaly scaphocephaly is an early closure of fusion of the sagittal suture.This suture runs front to back, down the middle of the top of the head. http://www.methodisthealth.com/plassurg/cranio.htm

Plastic Surgery Home Page La cirugía plástica (en español) Clinical Services The Methodist Hospital Methodist Diiagnostic Hospital Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Methodist Willowbrook Hospital ... Appointment Craniosynostosis (Craniofacial Anomaly) What is craniosynostosis? The normal skull consists of several plates of bone that are separated by sutures. The sutures (fibrous joints) are found between the bony plates in the head. As the infant grows and develops, the sutures close, forming a solid piece of bone, called the skull. Craniosynostosis is a condition in which the sutures close too early, causing problems with normal brain and skull growth. Premature closure of the sutures may also cause the pressure inside of the head to increase and the skull or facial bones to change from a normal, symmetrical appearance. What causes craniosynostosis? Craniosynostosis occurs in one out of 2,000 live births and affects males twice as often as females. Craniosynostosis is most often sporadic (occurs by chance). In some families, craniosynostosis is inherited in one of two ways:

23. Positional Plagiocephaly (Abnormal Head Shape, Flat Head Syndrome) - Medical Inf scaphocephaly. scaphocephaly (Dolichocephaly) describes a head with along, narrow shape, and is particularly common in premature babies. http://www.cranialtech.com/MedicalInfo/plagiocephaly.html

Causes How to Identify Prevention Headshapes Plagiocephaly You may have been a little startled to notice your baby's head developing an unusual shape. The condition is not uncommon, it's called plagiocephaly (pla'je-o-sef'ah-le), and often results from external forces applied to the soft infant skull. It might sound complicated, but plagiocephaly literally means "oblique head" (from Greek: plagio = oblique, and cephale = head) It's called a parallelogram deformity because, if you look down on the infant's head (bird's-eye-view), this is the shape you will see. From this angle it looks as if half of the head has been pushed forward, often accompanied by misalignment of the ears, facial asymmetry and bulging forehead. Brachycephaly Something as simple as sleeping on the back can cause brachycephaly . The head flattens uniformally, causing a wider and shorter shape. Increased head height is also common in children with brachycephaly. Scaphocephaly Scaphocephaly (Dolichocephaly) describes a head with a long, narrow shape, and is particularly common in premature babies.

24. Positional Plagiocephaly (Abnormal Head Shape, Flat Head Syndrome) - Medical Inf To see facial asymmetry, hold a child up to a mirror. A clinical specialist canexplain head shape complexities. Plagiocephaly, scaphocephaly, Brachycephaly. http://www.cranialtech.com/MedicalInfo/identifyplagio.html

Causes How to Identify Prevention How To Identify To evaluate your infant's head shape, view their head from different angles: from the top, the sides, the back and face-on. Gently placing your fingers in the child's ears will help you "feel" the ear shift. To see facial asymmetry, hold a child up to a mirror. A clinical specialist can explain head shape complexities. Plagiocephaly Scaphocephaly Brachycephaly Medical Info Treatment Clinic Locations Clinic Services ... Privacy Statement The information contained in Cranial Technologies' website should not be used as a substitute for the medical advice of your physician. There may be variations in treatment that your physician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances. If you have questions regarding treatment of an infant currently in the DOC Band , clinicians at the center providing treatment should be contacted directly. For feedback or general questions about our website

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26. Craniosynostosis.Info brachycephaly). Premature fusion of the sagittal suture forces theskull to grow long relative to its width (see scaphocephaly). http://www.craniosynostosis.info/

Related Kelly Webworks BioAnth Web MedAnth Web Torticollis Kids ... HeadShape.info Web Directory About Home Find a Specialist Search by Location Search by Name Recommend a Specialist brachycephaly ... neurogenic cephalic disorders [off site link to the NINDS (USA) Insurance Policy Links News Links Other Online Resources ... Head Shape Info Resources Support the Site Discussion Groups Positional Plagiocephaly Untreated Positional Plagiocephaly Torticollis Kids ... CranioChat Related Links plagiocefalia.com Sponsors Cranial Technologies Kelly Webworks KM Kelly, PhD Craniosynostosis.Info Definition: An infant's skull is made up of several free-floating bones connected by fibrous regions called sutures . These flexible connections allow the infant's head to pass through the birth canal and enable the skull to grow in response to the brain. Craniosynostosis refers to the early (premature) fusion of the sutures of the bone of the skull. Premature fusing of the sutures restricts and distorts the growth of the skull. These cranial growth restrictions often results in increased cranial pressure growth which can cause vision problems and impede intellectual development. In addition, abnormal head shape is associated with low self-esteem and behavioral problems. Correction of these deformities can relieve cranial pressure and in the long-term, improve the child's self-esteem.

27. Sagittal Synostsis This particular deformity is called scaphocephaly due to the skull'sboat shaped appearance. scaphocephaly. Preoperative, Postoperative. http://www.erlanger.org/craniofacial/book/craniosynostosis/cranio_2.htm

Chapter 3 Sagittal Synostosis Craniosynostosis Sagittal Synostosis Metopic Synostosis Unilateral Coronal Synostosis Bicoronal Synostosis Posterior Plagiocephaly ... Crouzon Syndrome CHAPTERS Introduction Clefts of the Lip and Palate Ear Reconstruction Craniosynostosis Orbital Reconstruction Treacher Collins Syndrome Nasal Reconstruction Orthognathic Surgery ... Summary Premature closure of the sagittal suture, the longitudinal suture on the top of the head, stops growth laterally producing a narrow head. There is a compensatory growth in the anteroposterior direction with elongation of the skull and a bulging of the front and back of the head. This particular deformity is called scaphocephaly due to the skull's boat shaped appearance. Synostosis of the sagittal suture is the most frequent type of single suture craniosynostosis. It makes up 50-60% of all patients within North America with craniosynostosis. The particular infants with sagittal synostosis characteristically have normal intelligence. Scaphocephaly Preoperative Postoperative Preoperative Postoperative The Tennessee Craniofacial Center, part of the Erlanger Health System, is located in

28. International Society For Pediatric Neurosurgery Introducing a new treatment for scaphocephaly the H and O procedure.A. Czorny, JS Raul, C. Chazelet, B. Ricbourg (Besancon). http://www.ispn.org/Meetings/Istanbul/40.htm

The International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery Annual Meeting, Istanbul, October 3rd - 6th Future Meetings Past Meetings Membership History ... Home Introducing a new treatment for scaphocephaly: the "H and O" procedure. A. Czorny, J.S. Raul, C. Chazelet, B. Ricbourg (Besancon)

29. Abnormal Head Shape foreheads. Diagram showing scaphocephaly, a long, narrow head shape,often due to premature closure of the sagittal suture. Surgical http://www.pedisurg.com/PtEduc/Abnormal_Head_Shape.htm

ABNORMAL HEAD SHAPE What is meant by abnormal head shape? An abnormally shaped head is usually recognized at birth. There are three causes of abnormal head shape in infants. The largest group of infants with an abnormal head shape is those who have positional deformities which develop during pregnancy or while sleeping. The next most common group is those infants who present with early closure of the cranial sutures ( craniosynostosis The smallest group are infants with craniofacial syndromes, such as Apert's, Crouzon's, and Pfeiffer's. How is abnormal head shape diagnosed and treated? Treatment of a child with an abnormal head shape requires a team approach. The goal of the team at Hermann Children's Hospital and The University of Texas Medical School at Houston is to provide the most current diagnostic and treatment methods for your child in a supportive environment The team includes a neuroradiologist, craniofacial surgeon, pediatric neurosurgeon, pediatric anesthesiologist, orthotist, and orthodontist. Diagnosis begins with a patient history, which takes into consideration the mothers pregnancy and the presence of an abnormal fetal position. There are also questions about prematurity, birth trauma, and multiple births. The patient history also includes inquiries about the infant's sleeping position and the presence of neck tightness and/or torticollis, which is an abnormal, somewhat fixed twisting of the neck associated with muscIe contractions.

30. Craniofacial Services: Craniofacial Anomalies trauma. There are four types of craniosynostosis scaphocephaly scaphocephalyis the most common type of craniosynostosis. It is http://www.gillettechildrens.org/programs-services/craniofacial/deformities.html

Craniofacial Anomalies At Gillette Children's, our craniofacial team has expertise in treating all types of deformities affecting the skull and facial bones, including: Our use of advanced microsurgical and craniofacial techniques helps ensure the best possible repair and outcome for children with even the most complex malformations. In preparation for surgery, the craniofacial surgeon plans the movement of the child's skeletal bones with the help of computer-assisted imaging. Gillette has recently received FDA-clearance for its , a cranial orthosis (custom-made brace or helmet for the skull) to treat forms of deformational plagiocephlay (a misshapen head) which do not require surgery. Distraction osteogenesis , or bone lengthening, is one of the newest approaches to treating children with abnormal facial growth. Long recognized as an effective technique for limb lengthening, distraction osteogenesis enables the surgeon to reconstruct the face using the patient's own bone tissue. A bone expansion device is attached to the lower jaw inside the mouth allowing for gradual lengthening of the bone, as well as soft tissue expansion. Pioneered by the head of Gillette's craniofacial program, this internal, multidirectional distractor is now utilized internationally. Resorbable fixation (the use of surgical cements made of the patient's own bone) are standard practice for craniofacial surgery at Gillette. This eliminates the need for metal screws and pins, and the cements are easily absorbed back into the body as the patient heals. Our craniofacial surgeon was among the first in the world to use and refine this technique.

31. Positional Plagiocephaly Positional scaphocephaly is when the head is long and narrow. Prematuritycan also be a contributing factor to Positional scaphocephaly. http://www.telusplanet.net/public/jain_doe/positional_plagiocephaly.htm

32. David's Plagiocephaly Pages - Index scaphocephaly head shape scaphocephaly is when the head is long and narrow. Prematuritycan also be a contributing factor in scaphocephaly. http://www.geocities.com/alittleone2000/plagiopage.htm

David's Plagio Pages: a repositioning success New page: Products that can help you reposition your child David at 10 1/2 months old What is plagiocephaly? Plagiocephaly sometimes referred to as "flat-head syndrome," is a deformation of the skull, often caused by babies lying on their backs (crib, car seat, swings, bouncy seat, etc.) in the same position for long periods of time. Because of a newborn's rapid rate of head growth and since his/her skull is still relatively soft, that constant pressure in the same spot can cause the bones of the skull and face to shift, resulting in head deformity and facial asymmetry. Plagiocephaly can also occur prior to birth as a result of pressure inside the mother's uterus (breech babies, twins and multiples, larger babies, small maternal pelvis, small or large amount of amniotic fluid). It can also be associated with torticollis, where one or more of the neck muscles develops a tightness which causes the head to always tilt and/or turn in the same direction. Finally plagio can also be associated with prematurity because a premature infant's skull is softer and more pliable and frequent positioning on one side may lead to asymmetry. There are generally 3 different types of head shapes associated with positional plagiocephaly: (click on the headshape to see an enlarge picture) Plagiocephaly head shape: The most common one is where there is flattening on one side at the back of the head, which can be accompanied by bulging of the forehead on the side of the flattening, which when viewed from above will give the head a parallelogram shape instead of a normal symmetric oval shape. It can also be accompanied with misaligned ears (the ear on the flattened side is displaced forward relative to the other side), eyes that appears displaced and mismatched in size, a jaw that looks tilted and one cheek that appears fuller then the other

33. Yet To Classify diseases CSMC Craniofacial Clinic CSMC Pediatrics/Medical Genetics CraniosynostosisEric H. Chudler - Home Page Genetic study of scaphocephaly - Volume 62 http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/6751/yetto.htm

We keep on finding new sites with useful information. Due to the time it talkes to modify individual pages, we've included the information here so that you would have instant access to it without having to wait for us to sort them all out. 3-D Imaging In Virtual Environment Apr_1997 Parenting-L Listserv Archive: CRANIOSYNOTIS SURGERY Child Neurology Home Page Children's Craniofacial Association ... sagittal@geocities.com

34. EMedicine - Craniosynostosis : Article By Raj D Sheth, MD syndrome, Chotzen syndrome, Crouzon syndrome, kleeblattschädel, cloverleaf skull,oxycephaly, Pfeiffer syndrome, plagiocephaly, scaphocephaly, trigonocephaly. http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic80.htm

document.write(''); (advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Neurology Pediatric Neurology Craniosynostosis Last Updated: February 15, 2001 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: anterior plagiocephaly, Apert syndrome, brachycephaly, Carpenter syndrome, Chotzen syndrome, Crouzon syndrome, kleeblattschädel, cloverleaf skull, oxycephaly, Pfeiffer syndrome, plagiocephaly, scaphocephaly, trigonocephaly AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Raj D Sheth, MD , Director of Epilepsy Program, Chief, Associate Professor, Departments of Neurology and Pediatrics, Section of Pediatric Neurology, University of Wisconsin at Madison Coauthor(s): Bermans J Iskandar, MD , Director, Assistant Professor, Departments of Neurological Surgery, Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics Raj D Sheth, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Neurology

35. EMedicine - Craniosynostosis : Article By Majid A Khan, MD synostosis, sagittal synostosis, coronal synostosis, metopic synostosis, lambdoidsynostosis, combined synostosis, scaphocephaly, dolichocephaly, brachycephaly http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic195.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Radiology Pediatrics Craniosynostosis Last Updated: January 17, 2003 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Differentials X-ray ... Bibliography Author: Majid A Khan, MD , Staff Physician, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Nassau University Medical Center Coauthor(s): David I Weltman, MD , Assistant Professor of Radiology, SUNY School of Medicine at Stony Brook; Associate Chair, Program Director, Director of Gastrointestinal Radiology and Body CT, Department of Radiology, Nassau University Medical Center Brian J Webber, DO , Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center; Dvorah Balsam, MD , Chief, Division of Pediatric Radiology, Professor of Clinical Radiology, State University of New York at Stony B, Department of Radiology, Nassau University Medical Center Majid A Khan, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American College of Radiology Editor(s): Charles M Glasier, MD

36. Case Study 1: Reshaping Abnormal Head Shape In Infants. CranialTherapies.com The diagnosis of postshunt scaphocephaly reflects head shape as a result of partialcalvarial collapse following hydrocephalic stabilization via shunt. http://www.cranialtherapies.com/casestudies/case1_study.html

CASE STUDY. DOC Band tm These photographs represent the patient prior to DOC tm treatment (left) and one month following exit of treatment (right) Sex: Male Age at onset of treatment: 7.75 mo. (4.75 mo. Developmental age-DOC tm Age at exit of treatment: 15.0 mo. (12.0 mo. Developmental age-DOC tm * Born at 27 weeks gestation DX (Diagnosis): Post Shunt Scaphocephaly (Dolichocephaly) RX (Prescription): Dynamic Orthotic Cranioplasty (DOC Band) Bi-cal Design (US PATENT 5,094,229) ABNORMAL HEAD SHAPE Biparitial/Temporal Flattening (Narrow M-L Dimension) Boat shaped head-Scaphocephaly (Long A-P Dimension) High Vertex Frontal Bossing @ midsagittal (midline) with bilateral frontal narrowing. Post-surgical: Shunt-right parietal @ vertex anterior to ear, extending posteriorly and inferiorly around right car. This patient was referred to Cranial Therapies, Inc. by his Pediatric Neurosurgeon. The patient was hydrocephalic at birth with subsequent stabilization via shunt. The diagnosis of post-shunt scaphocephaly reflects head shape as a result of partial calvarial collapse following hydrocephalic stabilization via shunt. The patient's parents were given a post-surgical option of additional correction with DOC tm.The patient's total treatment time utilizing two DOC Bands

37. Cranial Therapies Glossary Of Terms scaphocephaly a condition in which the skull is abnormally long and narrow vaultor boat shaped, as a result of premature closure of the sagittal suture http://www.cranialtherapies.com/glossary.html

Glossary of Terms A B C D ... Z Select the first letter of the word from the list above to jump to appropriate section of the glossary. - A - Acrobrachycephaly a condition resulting from fusion of the coronal suture causing abnormal shortening of the anteroposterior diameter of skull. Anthropometry Anthropometrics the science which deals with the measurement of the size, weight and proportions of the human body. Anthropology the science that treats of man, his origins, historical and cultural development, and races. Criminal a., that branch of anthropology which treats of criminals and crimes. Cultural a., that branch of anthropology which treats of man in relation to his fellows and his environment. Physical a., that branch of anthropology which treats of the physicial characteristics of man [e.g. infant cranial proportions etc.] Autosome chromosome other than sex chromosome-[X or Y]. Back to Top - B - Bone the hard form of connective tissue that constitutes the majority of the skeleton of most vertebrates; it consists of an organic component (the cells and matrix] and an inorganic, or mineral, component; the matrix contains a framework of collagenous fibers and is impregnated with the mineral component, chiefly calcium phosphate (85%] and calcium carbonate [10%], which imparts the quality of rigidity to bone. Called Osseous tissue.

38. Craniofacial Diseases scaphocephaly The deformity is noticed at birth and medical advice is usuallysought soon after. scaphocephaly fused sagittal suture. scaphocephaly. http://www.health.adelaide.edu.au/paed-neuro/craniofacial.html

CRANIOFACIAL DISEASES Craniofacial diseases and abnormalities are those conditions which involve the skull and upper face. The speciality is multi disciplinary where several specialists from different disciplines manage these conditions. CLASSIFICATION Craniofacial diseases are classified into the following categories depending whether the major abnormality involves premature fusion of the craniofacial sutures or due to deficiencies and defects in the craniofacial bony structure. CRANIOSYNOSTOSES In this condition there is premature fusion of the cranial sutures resulting in disproportionate growth of the cranial bones and as a sequence the growth of the facial bones. When a suture is fused there is no growth in a plain perpendicular to the line of the suture. Skull has two different components, membranous part which comprises the vault, and chondrocranium which comprises the base of the skull. After a certain age no regrowth occurs in skull defects in the membranous skull contrary to the chondrocranium. It is particularly important to indicate that brain growth induces the osteogenesis of the skull and this occurs in a homogeneous and symmetrical manner. The skull grows rapidly from birth to 7th year but the greater part of the increase of its cranial part occurs is during the first year owing to the rapidity of the growth in that period of the brain The brain reaches its maximum growth at about the age of two years.

39. Untitled malformation of the skull which is long and narrow; frequently accompanied by mentalretardation WordNet for 'scaphocephaly' Synonyms by http://reliant.teknowledge.com/DAML/Corpus/s/scaphocephaly.html

congenital malformation of the skull which is long and narrow; frequently accompanied by mental retardation WordNet for 'scaphocephaly' Synonyms by sense Nouns: 1. congenital malformation of the skull which is long and narrow; frequently accompanied by mental retardation Synonyms: scaphocephaly Verbs: Adjectives: Adverbs: Hypernyms by sense Nouns scaphocephaly : congenital malformation of the skull which is long and narrow; frequently accompanied by mental retardation birth_defect,congenital_anomaly,congenital_defect,congenital_disorder,congenital_abnormality : a defect that is present at birth Verbs Hyponyms by sense scaphocephaly : congenital malformation of the skull which is long and narrow; frequently accompanied by mental retardation Antonyms by sense Nouns Verbs Adjectives Satellite Adjectives Adverbs

40. 17th ESPN the cranium and facial bones were performed in 50 normal children and 12 patientswith craniosynostosis (brachycephaly, scaphocephaly, trigonocephaly) before http://www.instnf.or.jp/abstracts/17thespn.htm

th Congress of the European Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery 2000. 6. 17-21. Graz, Austria Craniofacial development of normal children and patients after remodeling of craniosynostosis Hiroshi K. Inoue, Yuichi Tachikawa, Hideo Nishi, Yoshishige Nagaseki, Terutaka Nishimatsu Department of Restorative Neurosurgery, Institute of Neural Function, Department of Neurosurgery, @Numata Neurosurgery and Heart Disease Hospital, Numata, Japan Object and Methods: 3D measurements (width, length, height) of the cranium and facial bones were performed in 50 normal children and 12 patients with craniosynostosis (brachycephaly, scaphocephaly, trigonocephaly) before operation, and of 6 months to 8 years after craiofacial development. Results and Conclusion: The cranial ratio of length/width was high in scaphocephaly and low in brachycephaly. Trigonocephaly showed intermediate values in all cranial ratios of length/width, length/height, and width/height. The facial ratio of width/height was high in brachycephaly and low in trigonocephaly. Whereas, scaphocephaly demonstrated intermediate values in all facial ratios. Not only cranial ratios but also facial ratios improved after operation in these craniosynostoses. It is concluded that maldevelopment of the facial bone is a secondary manifestation in nonsyndromic craniosynostosis and that cranial and facial 3D ratios are useful for sequential quantitative analyses of craniosynostosis. BACK

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