Temporal double inversion method in reshaping the temporal bulging in a case of Apert's syndrome.
A case is reported of Apert's syndrome with severe bilateral balloonings of the temporal region in addition to other typical craniofacial deformities. He had had three previous strip craniectomies. His mentality and intelligence were normal. In order to improve his deformities, the following steps were carried out: 1. 1.5 cm frontal advancement with reshaping the horizontal arc of the supraorbital ridge by out-fracturing. 2. Bilateral temporal double turnover method with internal decompression of the temporal lobe by resection of the sphenoid wing abnormally roofing the temporal lobe. 3. Reduction of the height of the cranial vault. The result was gratifying.
D000168:Acrocephalosyndactylia / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D003399:Craniotomy / Q000379:methods; D005624:Frontal Bone / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000601:surgery; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D013100:Sphenoid Bone / Q000601:surgery; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D015050:Zygoma / Q000601:surgery