Metopic suture synostosis [Trigonocephaly]: a case report
Medical Journal of Islamic World Academy of Sciences. 2016; 24 (2): 69-72
in English
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ABSTRACT
This study aimed to present the case of a patient with trigonocephaly who was operated at 6 months of age with bifrontal craniotomy and fronto-orbital advancement. Trigonocephaly is a premature fusion and ossification of the metopic suture. The calvarialgrowth restriction causes decreased intracranial volume. Thus, a surgical intervention is indicated to restore the volume of the skull along with appearance
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
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English
Journal:
Med. J. Islamic World Acad. Sci.
Year:
2016
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