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Minimally Invasive Suturectomy and Postoperative Helmet Therapy : Advantages and Limitations

  • Chong, Sangjoon (Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Wang, Kyu-Chang (Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Phi, Ji Hoon (Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Ji Yeoun (Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Seung-Ki (Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2016.01.25
  • Accepted : 2016.03.04
  • Published : 2016.05.01
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Abstract

Various operative techniques are available for the treatment of craniosynostosis. The patient's age at presentation is one of the most important factors in the determination of the surgical modality. Minimally invasive suturectomy and postoperative helmet therapy may be performed for relatively young infants, whose age is younger than 6 months. It relies upon the potential for rapid brain growth in this age group. Its minimal invasiveness is also advantageous. In this article, we review the advantages and limitations of minimally invasive suturectomy followed by helmet therapy for the treatment of craniosynostosis.

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