Surgical correction of metopic suture synostosis.
Premature fusion of the metopic suture is an uncommon form of craniosynostosis, historically reported with an incidence of less than 10% among the various forms of craniosynostoses. Despite its infrequency, it is the most obvious deformity associated with premature fusion of a single suture with its prominent frontal keel, narrow forehead, and close-set eyes. This article discusses the timing, long-term results, and recent advances of surgical techniques.
Eppley
B L
BL
Division of Plastic Surgery, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis.
Sadove
A M
AM
D002675:Child, Preschool; D003393:Cranial Sutures / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D003398:Craniosynostoses / Q000601:surgery*; D003399:Craniotomy / Q000379:methods; D005546:Forehead / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D005624:Frontal Bone / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009915:Orbit / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors