title: Surgical correction of metopic suture synostosis.
abstract: 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.
authors: Division of Plastic Surgery, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis.
authors: B L
authors: BL
authors: Eppley
authors: A M
authors: AM
authors: Sadove
mesh_terms: 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