Article
Surgery
Jacob Dinis, Alexandra Junn, Xiaona Lu, Joseph Lopez, John Persing
Summary: Combined sagittal and metopic craniosynostosis is a rare condition that can result in a wide range of cranial morphologies. This case highlights the delayed diagnosis possibly due to structural changes associated with concurrent metopic suture synostosis. It emphasizes the importance of noninvasive imaging in the diagnosis of craniosynostosis and the limitations of relying on classic diagnostic patterns.
JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Matthias Schulz, Linda Liebe-Puschel, Karl Seelbach, Laura Paulikat, Felix Fehlhaber, Karin Schwarz, Christoph Blecher, Ulrich-Wilhelm Thomale
Summary: Surgical correction for sagittal and metopic craniosynostosis aims to alter abnormal cranial shape towards normal controls. The study compared craniometric parameters of control groups to those after endoscopic and conventional correction, with results showing that both techniques successfully altered head shape towards normal controls, with endoscopic technique appearing closer to normal controls in SCS and conventional technique in MCS.
NEUROSURGICAL FOCUS
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Thais Miguel Monte, Rafael Denadai, Cesar Augusto Raposo-Amaral, Enrico Ghizoni, Cassio Eduardo Raposo-Amaral
Summary: Limited research on long-term craniofacial changes and quality of life outcomes after pi-plasty procedures led to this study, which found significant increases in facial angles over 5 years. Patients reported high satisfaction with their appearance, positively impacting their quality of life.
JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Cristina M. Justice, Anthony M. Musolf, Araceli Cuellar, Wanda Lattanzi, Emil Simeonov, Radka Kaneva, Justin Paschall, Michael Cunningham, Andrew O. M. Wilkie, Alexander F. Wilson, Paul A. Romitti, Simeon A. Boyadjiev
Summary: Craniosynostosis is a congenital defect characterized by premature fusion of one or more skull sutures. Genome-wide association studies have identified genes and variants associated with this defect, and further sequencing and functional studies of these regions are important for understanding the underlying mechanisms.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Cordell M. Baker, Vijay M. Ravindra, Barbu Gociman, Faizi A. Siddiqi, Jesse A. Goldstein, Matthew D. Smyth, Amy Lee, Richard C. E. Anderson, Kamlesh B. Patel, Craig Birgfeld, Ian F. Pollack, Thomas Imahiyerobo, John R. W. Kestle
Summary: The study reported early treatment experience of patients with isolated sagittal synostosis in a collaborative network. Different surgical methods resulted in similar satisfactory postoperative cephalic indices, while the use of tranexamic acid may reduce the need for transfusion in cases of cranial vault remodeling.
NEUROSURGICAL FOCUS
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Alexander T. Wilson, Linda Gaillard, Sarah L. Versnel, Jochem K. H. Spoor, Marie-Lise C. Van Veelen, Irene M. J. Mathijssen
Summary: The study reports that spring-assisted cranial vault expansion (SAE) may result in less favorable outcomes in patients with Crouzon syndrome and sagittal suture synostosis compared to frontobiparietal (FBP) expansion, potentially due to issues such as concurrent intracranial hypertension and poor aesthetic results. Patients with Crouzon syndrome and sagittal synostosis who undergo SAE often require a revision FBP operation, leading the authors to consider Crouzon syndrome a contraindication for correcting SS with springs.
NEUROSURGICAL FOCUS
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
L. Chandler, K. E. Park, O. Allam, M. A. Mozaffari, S. Khetpal, J. Smetona, N. Pourtaheri, X. Lu, J. A. Persing, M. Alperovich
Summary: This study conducted a craniomorphometric analysis of patients undergoing surgery for metopic synostosis, finding that the frontal angle and aEBF were the most accurate measures of severity in this condition.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Cell Biology
Connor Cross, Roman H. Khonsari, Leila Galiay, Giovanna Patermoster, David Johnson, Yiannis Ventikos, Mehran Moazen
Summary: This study conducted sensitivity tests to understand the impact of various input parameters on predicting post-operative skull morphology in sagittal synostosis patients. Results showed that the choice of elastic modulus for craniotomies had the greatest influence on skull morphology, while bone formation modeling method across sutures/craniotomies had a considerable impact on brain pressure. The study lays the foundation for future comparative studies using FE method to compare outcomes of different reconstruction techniques for craniosynostosis management.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Perry S. Bradford, Mariam Ishaque, Ellen Shaffrey, Christine Schaeffer, John A. Jane, Hasan Syed, Jonathan Black
Summary: The study reviewed the evolution of surgical techniques for correcting sagittal synostosis and compared patient outcomes. The FLAG and endoscopic groups had the best results in terms of surgical time, transfusion volume, and hospital stay, while there were no significant differences in cranial index or revision procedures among the four surgical correction methods.
JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Surgery
Seija Maniskas, Ludmila Chandler, Karl Bruckman, Navid Pourtaheri, Michael DiLuna, Derek M. Steinbacher
Summary: Metopic craniosynostosis leads to trigonocephaly, with distinct features including a triangular forehead with metopic ridge, bitemporal pinching, and narrow-set eyes with recessed lateral orbital rims. Surgical management, which may involve open expansion and vault remodeling, is controversial but aims to improve neurocognitive and aesthetic outcomes. This article and video illustrate the diagnosis and treatment of metopic craniosynostosis, showcasing the senior author's open approach, three-dimensional virtual surgical planning, and technical steps.
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Monica Manrique, Esperanza Mantilla-Rivas, Antonio R. Porras Perez, Justin R. Bryant, Md Sohel Rana, Liyun Tu, Robert F. Keating, Albert K. Oh, Marius G. Linguraru, Gary F. Rogers
Summary: This study found that 3.3% of normocephalic children aged 1 to 5 years have incidentally identified, premature cranial suture fusion, with normal cranial index and grossly normal head shape. Routine screening of affected patients is emphasized as the clinical significance of this result remains unclear.
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Robert Qi, Katie Piggott, Samuel Lloyd-White, Anna Kearney
Summary: The article preliminarily describes the developmental, behavioral, and cognitive outcomes for children with craniosynostosis who were unoperated and managed conservatively. The majority of unoperated patients performed within average ranges across assessments, but there were possible developmental and behavioral concerns for patients with metopic synostosis at 3 years.
JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Surgery
F. O'Sullivan, S. M. Bollard, G. P. O'Sullivan, P. Coffey, S. Bracken, D. J. Murray
Summary: Males with sagittal synostosis have a significantly higher 2D:4D ratio compared to male controls, indicating that an imbalance in androgen exposure may contribute to the development of craniosynostosis.
JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Turki Elarjani, Othman T. Almutairi, Modhi Alhussinan, Abdulelah Alturkistani, Fahad S. Alotaibi, Mohammed Bafaquh, Fahad E. Alotaibi
Summary: Craniosynostosis presents a therapeutic challenge due to its diversity, with bibliometric analysis revealing changes in research trends focusing on neurogenetics and surgical corrections. Highly-cited publications can aid physicians in understanding evidence-based approaches in craniosynostosis.
CHILDS NERVOUS SYSTEM
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Nathan K. Leclair, William A. Lambert, Joshua Knopf, Petronella Stoltz, David S. Hersh, Jonathan E. Martin, Markus J. Bookland
Summary: This study compared the postoperative skull morphology changes in patients with sagittal craniosynostosis and metopic craniosynostosis. The results showed that patients with metopic craniosynostosis had a prolonged rate of change compared to patients with sagittal craniosynostosis, indicating that metopic craniosynostosis patients may require longer treatment and follow-up.
JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY-PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Letter
Surgery
Arif Tri Prasetyo, Lisa Y. Hasibuan, Kevin Leonard Suryadinata
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Peter J. Nicksic, D'Andrea T. Donnelly, Weifeng Zeng, Allison J. Seitz, Samuel O. Poore, Aaron J. Suminski, Aaron M. Dingle
Summary: The study demonstrates that trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) or peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) can improve functional outcomes of peripheral nerve injury in rats. This finding is important in translating the therapy as a non-invasive treatment for high, mixed nerve injuries in humans.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Article
Surgery
K. Can Bayezid, Suat Morkuzu, Erdem Karabulut, Adam Bajus, Libor Streit
Summary: This study compared the spontaneity outcomes of the most preferred neurotization methods in facial reanimation surgery. The results showed that dual innervation and contralateral facial nerve-driven strategies achieved the most promising outcomes, while motor nerve to the masseter had lower potential to elicit spontaneous smile.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Letter
Surgery
Hinpetch Daungsupawong, Viroj Wiwanitkit
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Zidi Yu, Ziwei Zhang, Xiancheng Wang, Dandan Song, Quanding Yan, Yang Sun, Xiang Xiong, Xianxi Meng, Wenbo Li, Zhongjie Yi
Summary: Pathological psychologies such as anxiety, depression, and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) are common in female patients scheduled to undergo rhinoplasty. BDD is more likely to be associated with depression. Rhinoplasty has little psychological impact on patients, but female patients with BDD are more likely to be dissatisfied with the surgery.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Lei Wang, Qian Zhu, Yuanyuan Zhang, Yulin Miao, Huan Liu, Fengli Gao
Summary: This comparative observational study found that microscopic varicocoelectomy had higher sperm motility and showed significant improvements in certain postoperative parameters compared to laparoscopic varicocoelectomy. Neither group experienced testicular atrophy.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Mohamed Dalmar, Mohamed El Sheikh, Richard Baker, Rajan Uppal
Summary: This study analyzed complications following cosmetic surgeries managed by plastic surgery services at Heatherwood and Wexham Park hospitals in 2022, including procedures performed internationally. The majority of complications were related to breast cosmetic surgery and abdominoplasties, with the most common complications being wound dehiscence, post-operative infection, and seromas. Turkey was the most popular country selected for surgery, and there is a need to increase public awareness of the risks involved in seeking international options and how to choose suitable clinics.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Editorial Material
Surgery
Rohun Gupta, Lawson E. Spence, Peter K. Firouzbakht, Brian A. Mailey
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Alexandre Mendonca Munhoz, Ary de Azevedo Marques Neto, Joao Maximiliano, Murillo Fraga
Summary: This study investigated the outcomes of silicone implants in breast augmentation and found that ergonomic style implants can achieve favorable results with lower complication rates.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Lee H. Kilmer, Allan A. Weidman, Brent R. Degeorge, John T. Stranix, Chris A. Campbell
Summary: The study aims to compare the oncologic, medical, and surgical outcomes of lumpectomy and oncoplastic breast reduction surgery (OBRS) on a national scale. A database was used to analyze patient data and match them based on various factors. The results showed that lumpectomy patients had higher rates of repeat lumpectomy or subsequent mastectomy, while OBRS patients had higher rates of surgical complications but fewer medical complications. Logistic regression analysis revealed that OBRS was associated with a decreased likelihood of repeat lumpectomy. Although OBRS was associated with increased wound complications, medical complications were found to occur less frequently.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Review
Surgery
M. Guiotto, C. M. Oranges, M. Cherubino, M. Maruccia, P. Tedeschi, D. F. Kalbermatten, W. Raffoul, P. G. di Summa
Summary: This study evaluated different surgical approaches for neoumbilicoplasty and correlated them with specific surgical needs. The results showed that direct suture, single flap, and multiple flap techniques can achieve overall satisfactory cosmetic outcomes with a low rate of surgical complications. Different surgical techniques are suitable for different patient populations and surgical scenarios.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Review
Surgery
Samuel Knoedler, Giuseppe Sofo, Barbara Kern, Konstantin Frank, Sebastian Cotofana, Sarah von Isenburg, Soren Konneker, Francesco Mazzarone, Amir H. Dorafshar, Leonard Knoedler, Michael Alfertshofer
Summary: This study compared real patient feedback with ChatGPT-generated reviews for the top five US plastic surgery procedures. It found that analyzing the emotional tone and review length can help differentiate real from fake reviews, and ChatGPT-generated reviews can convincingly deceive commercial AI detection software.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Gerlya Asirova, Jan Wynands, Sergey Frolov, Diana Almeida, Pavel Davydenko, Salem Madina
Summary: By assessing the development and growth of costal cartilage, the optimal age for ear reconstruction surgery in the Russian population was determined to be 10 years and older.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Letter
Surgery
S. Curran, E. Heffernan, S. Connolly, K. Levins, K. Cronin, R. Dolan
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)
Article
Surgery
Soo Min Cha, Ashwin Pai, Hyun Jong Lee, Hyun Dae Shin
Summary: In this retrospective case series, we found that non-vascularized iliac bone graft longer than 3 cm had satisfactory clinical outcomes in the treatment of non-union of the upper extremities.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2024)