A Rare Case of Sagittal Sinus Obstruction Following Posterior Cranial Vault Distraction Osteogenesis

Posterior cranial vault distraction osteogenesis (PCVDO) is a relatively new paradigm in the treatment of syndromic craniosynostosis, having first been introduced in 2009. PCVDO directly addresses the underdeveloped cranial vault and appears to allow for a larger increase in intracranial volume when...

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Published in:The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal 2024-11, Vol.61 (11), p.1925-1931
Main Authors: Hayek, Gabriel M., Moon, Hwi Sean, Radenovich, Violeta, Jimenez, David F., Yates, David M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Birth defects
Craniosynostoses - surgery
Female
Humans
Infant
Male
Maxillofacial surgery
Osteogenesis, Distraction - methods
Pediatrics
Postoperative Complications - surgery
Skull
Surgical outcomes
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Posterior cranial vault distraction osteogenesis (PCVDO) is a relatively new paradigm in the treatment of syndromic craniosynostosis, having first been introduced in 2009. PCVDO directly addresses the underdeveloped cranial vault and appears to allow for a larger increase in intracranial volume when compared to traditional techniques. Although reported as safe in the literature, critical appraisal is still required as PCVDO is a relatively uncommon procedure that may require greater numbers to detect true complication rates. The overall reported incidence of serious complications in PCVDO to date is low. This presentation highlights a rare case of sagittal sinus obstruction following posterior cranial vault distraction and raises questions as to the safest technical considerations when planning the operation.
ISSN:1055-6656
1545-1569
1545-1569
DOI:10.1177/10556656231185707