title: Fronto-orbital and cranial osteotomies with resorbable fixation using an endoscopic approach.
abstract: Over the past 3 years the authors have used modified minimally invasive endoscopic techniques in the surgical correction of craniosynostosis. For selected patients, these techniques offer an alternative to traditional techniques, minimizing postoperative morbidity and the need for cranial banding. Long-term follow-up will be needed to assess the ultimate efficacy of these techniques. Traditional techniques for repair of craniosynostosis have historically had a record of excellent aesthetic results with acceptable morbidity. Ultimately, each patient is best served by a customized plan, developed and implemented by a multidisciplinary team capable of the full range of techniques.
authors.affiliation: Department of Craniofacial Surgery, Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA 92123, USA. scohen@sdfaces.com
authors.forename: Steven R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Cohen
authors.forename: Ralph E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Holmes
authors.forename: Burak M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Ozgur
authors.forename: Hal S
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Meltzer
authors.forename: Michael L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Levy
mesh_terms: D020341:Absorbable Implants; D003398:Craniosynostoses / Q000601:surgery*; D004724:Endoscopy; D005624:Frontal Bone / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009915:Orbit / Q000601:surgery; D010027:Osteotomy; D012886:Skull / Q000601:surgery*; D013537:Sutures