CAPPS Positional Plagiocephaly FAQ Positional scaphocephaly is when the head is long and narrow. Positional scaphocephaly can result when the infant is in a breech position during the http://www.cappskids.org/PlagioFAQ.htm
Extractions: 6905 Xandu Court Fredericksburg, VA 22407 CAPPSORG@aol.com POSITIONAL PLAGIOCEPHALY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Positional Plagiocephaly.... What is it? An infants skull is made up of free-floating bones that are separated by sutures. The sutures, which act as expansion joints, allow the skull to mold for birthing and to expand with the rapidly growing brain. While many infants are born with an abnormal head shape, due to the trip through the narrow birth canal, most will correct themselves within six weeks following the birth. When an abnormal head shape persists or is not noticed until after six weeks, it is important to determine the cause. A correct diagnosis is essential and should be made by a qualified specialist. The diagnosis most often given is of a Positional Head Deformity. Due to the malleable nature of an infants skull, it is possible for external pressures to cause skull deformity. The most common Positional Head Deformity is Positional Plagiocephaly. Positional Plagiocephaly is caused when repeated external pressure is applied to one side of the occiput (the back of the head) and a flat spot occurs. The side of the occiput that is flattened will often be accompanied by a prominent forehead, which when viewed from above will give the head a parallelogram shape instead of a normal symmetric oval shape.
Scaphocephaly Craniofacial Anomalies Craniosynostosisscaphocephaly is an early closure of fusion of the sagittal suture. This suture runs front to scaphocephaly. What are the symptoms of craniosynostosis? http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/definition/english/sc/scaphocephaly.ht
Extractions: Etymology: Websters 1913 English words defined with "scaphocephaly" Scaphocephalic references Top Non-Fiction Usage: Scaphocephaly Subject Topic Quote SCAPHOCEPHALY applies to premature fusion of the sagittal suture. ( references Source: compiled by the editor from ICON Group International, Inc. ; see credits. Top Frequency of Internet Keywords: Scaphocephaly The following statistics estimate the number of searches per day across the major English-language search engines as identified by various trade publications. Hyperlinks lead to commercial use of the expression at Amazon.com
Journal Of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology - UserLogin This study was conducted in 34 patients presenting with scaphocephaly or pachycephaly and admitted in the neurosurgical department over a 4year period. http://www.jnsa.com/pt/re/jneurosurganes/fulltext.00008506-200001000-00007.htm
Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery - UserLogin Hung Span Method of scaphocephaly Reconstruction in Patients with Elevated scaphocephaly is defined as a long, narrow skull with a ridge along a http://www.plasreconsurg.com/pt/re/prs/fulltext.00006534-200205000-00035.htm
Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery - UserLogin We report our technique for late correction of scaphocephaly that has resulted Twelve patients underwent reconstruction of latediagnosed scaphocephaly. http://www.plasreconsurg.com/pt/re/prs/fulltext.00006534-199606000-00005.htm
IngentaConnect Le Pronostic Mental Des Scaphocephalies The mental prognosis of scaphocephaly remains a controversial issue, and surgery is Three hundred and ninety six children with scaphocephaly were http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/els/0929693x/1996/00000003/00000001/art800
Extractions: For Researchers For Librarians Authors: Arnaud E.; Renier D. ; Marchac D.; Brunet L.; Pierre-Kahn A. Source: Archives de Pediatrie , Volume 3, Number 1, January 1996, pp. 16-21(6) Publisher: Elsevier Science View Table of Contents full text options Keywords: skull / craniosysostoses / surgery plastic / mental retardation / infant / child craniosynostose / scaphocephalie / chirurgie crani Language: French Document Type: Research article DOI: Affiliations: Unite de chirurgie craniofaciale, service de neurochirurgie pediatrique, hopital Necker-Enfants-Malades, 149, rue de Sevres, 75743 cedex 15, Paris, France Access to this article is through a website external to IngentaConnect You may be required to register and activate access/purchase before you can obtain the full text.
CCDD: Family: References: Links: Craniosynostosis Conditions Sagittal Synostosis Home Page, Skull is long and narrow scaphocephaly. Sagittal Synostosis Homepage, scaphocephaly, dolicocephaly, sagittal craniostenosis http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/craniofacial/References/LinkList.cfm?Category=Fam
MCG Craniofacial Center - Craniofacial Anomalies scaphocephaly (scapho=boat, skiff + cephaly=head) scaphocephaly usually results from premature closure of the sagittal suture (sagittal synostosis. http://www.mcg.edu/centers/cranio/anomal.htm
Extractions: Medical College of Georgia Craniofacial Center Home A-Z Index MCG Home Site Search ... Children's Medical Center Before a child is born, the bones of the skull are not fused; this allows the bony plates of the skull to be more flexible, so the head can be molded during birth. Otherwise, it would be very difficult for a child's head to pass through the birth canal. Craniosynostosis is a condition that occurs when the bone junctions, or sutures, fuse prematurely. When some of the skull bones fuse in the womb, it can affect the baby's head shape. Sometimes the growth of the brain can also be influenced, and will benefit from surgical release of the constricted bones. Some examples follow. Click here to read about one family's experience. Plagiocephaly (plagio=oblique + cephaly=head) This condition presents with a lop-sided or twisted appearance to the head, with one side of the forehead or posterior head pushing out farther than the other. It can be associated with premature closure of one or both of the coronal or lambdoid sutures, or may come as a result of pressure of the mother's pelvic bones on the skull (positional plagiocephaly.) Scaphocephaly (scapho=boat, skiff + cephaly=head)
David's Plagiocephaly Pages - Index scaphocephaly head shape scaphocephaly is when the head is long and narrow. Prematurity can also be a contributing factor in scaphocephaly. http://www.geocities.com/alittleone2000/plagiopage.htm
Extractions: David's Plagio Pages: a repositioning success 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. 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
Craniosynostosis Synonyms include craniostenosis, plagiocephaly, scaphocephaly, Dolichocephaly and scaphocephaly denote an abnormally long frontto-back distance of the http://www.wcax.com/global/story.asp?s=1230352
Craniosynostosis (Craniofacial Anomaly) 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.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/adult_plassurg/cranio.cfm
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American Family Physician: Craniosynostosis scaphocephaly, the most common subtype, results from fusion of the sagittal suture. scaphocephaly is more common in males than in females, http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3225/is_n4_v55/ai_19235278
Extractions: Save a personal copy of this article and quickly find it again with Furl.net. It's free! Save it. Craniosynostosis is the premature closure of one or more of the cranial sutures in a fetus or an infant. The condition was first described by Virchow in 1851 and is estimated to occur in one in 2,000 to one in 2,500 births.[1] A recent rise in the frequency of evaluation for craniosynostosis has been attributed to increased observations of flattening of the malleable infant skull, believed to be related to pressure caused by the supine sleeping position, which was recently recommended to reduce the rate of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).[2-4] An upsurge in the frequency of diagnosis of craniosynostosis may represent overdiagnosis and has even spurred comment in such lay publications as the Wall Street Journal.[5]
Types Of Treatment scaphocephaly. The least common of the 3 head shapes, often seen with preemie babies, and sometimes with breech babies. Characteristics include http://www.plagiocephaly.org/support/types.htm
Extractions: Parents' Support Home Frequently Asked Questions Questions for the Doctor Repositioning Techniques ... Help to Spread the Word! Due to the increasing number of VIRUSES being sent to me, my email address will no longer be available. If you have specific questions about your situation, please join the email support group for families of children with plagio at When discussing Positional Plagiocephaly and Head Shapes, there are generally 3 different shapes involved. Any baby's head can vary somewhat from any given shape. The key thing to recognize here, is that each of these 3 shapes can be consistent with both Positional Plagiocephaly AND Craniosynostosis. Be sure to contact a specialist (i.e. neurosurgeon) to rule out any suture fusion. Plagiocephaly back right side By far, the most common head shape. Common characteristics of Plagiocephaly include:
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Scaphocephaly Translate this page Base de données sur les maladies rares et les médicaments orphelins. http://www.orpha.net/static/GB/scaphocephaly.html
Gillette Childrens Specialty Healthcare scaphocephaly is the most common type of craniosynostosis. It is caused by the fusion of the sagittal suture, which runs from front to back down the middle http://www.gillettechildrens.org/default.cfm/PID=1.3.6.3
Extractions: Contact Us Site Map Assistive Technology Brachial Plexus ... Sports Medicine 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 CranioCap⢠, 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.
Extractions: Paul D. Chumas, F.R.C.S.(SN), Giuseppe Cinalli, M.D., Eric Arnaud, M.D., Daniel Marchac, M.D., and Dominique Renier, M.D. Cases of craniosynostosis usually fall into well-demarcated categories: those related to a syndrome or identified by a combination of suture involvement and morphological appearance. Between 1976 and 1995, 53 (3.6%) of 1474 cases in the craniofacial databank were assessed and designated as nonsyndromic but unclassifiable. The records and radiological studies obtained in these patients were retrospectively analyzed and comparisons were made with patients classified in the databank as having simple craniosynostoses. "Two-suture synostosis" is a relatively straightforward condition and is treatable with standard craniosynostosis techniques. However, possibly as a result of surgical compromise when two sutures are involved, the rate of reoperation is far higher than in simple suture cases. In contrast, patients in the "complex" group presenting with severe multisuture involvement require a more tailor-made approach to their management that often entails a second procedure. Key Words * craniosynostosis * complex disease * cranial suture The classification of craniosynostoses depends on a combination of criteria: 1) whether the sutural disease is part of a syndrome; 2) the morphological appearance of the patient; 3) the actual sutures involved; and 4) progression of the disease over time.[1] Using these criteria, it is possible to classify the vast majority of craniosynostoses. In a minority of cases the initial classification proves to be incorrect and other features indicating a more complex nature become apparent. It is thus necessary to have a sufficient follow-up period to be confident that the initial diagnosis still holds.
English - English Dict. (Wordnet) - Scaphocephaly AOJ 5258 Ocular Aspects of Craniofacial Disorders shaped head such as plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, or scaphocephaly to name a few. as bicoronal synostosis, and scaphocephaly as sagittal synostosis. http://vdict.com/i/7/scaphocephaly.html
Principles Of Treatement Of Main Conditions Managed scaphocephaly (elongation and narrowing of the skull). When detected early, a simple operation of enlarging the medial restricted part of the skull is http://www.cranio-facial.org/principes/principles.htm
Extractions: PRINCIPLES OF TREATMENT OF MAIN CONDITIONS MANAGED Visible scars are avoided as far as possible. The main approach to the craniofacial skeleton is made through the hairy scalp. A long incision from ear to ear is performed, with a zigzag in the temporal region. This type of incision enables good exposure and usually remains practically invisible after closure. The hair is not shaved. An additional incision is sometimes performed at the eyelid level, with no scar if inside the eyelid, or a nearly invisible scar if in the skin of the eyelid. Sometimes, an opening is also made in the mucosa of the mouth, at the inner side of the lip.. In some severe cases of medial cleft and hypertelorism, an incision on the nose, to remove an excess of skin or repair a distortion, is necessary. Also, very exceptionally, the forehead, eyelids or cheeks have to be approached by direct incisions. Craniosynostosis - Frontocranial Remodeling
