The Unnecessity of Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography in the Etiologic Evaluation of Neurodevelopmental Delay in Craniosynostosis Patients
Archives of Craniofacial Surgery
;
: 21-24, 2017.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-199180
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
In evaluation of craniosynostosis patients in terms of neurodevelopmental delay, positron emission tomography computed tomography (PET-CT) scan can be used to assess brain abnormalities through glucose metabolism. We aimed to determine the unnecessity of PET-CT in this study.METHODS:
Thirty-eight patients diagnosed with craniosynostosis who underwent distraction osteogenesis from October, 2010 to November, 2013 were reviewed. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and PET-CT scan were carried out for evaluation of the brain structure and function, whereas X-ray and CT scan were taken for evaluation of the skull.RESULTS:
Nine patients reported abnormal MRI findings which were not significant, and five patients showed local problem on brain on PET-CT scan. No correlation was found among them.CONCLUSION:
PET-CT evaluation of possible abnormal brain findings do not affect surgical planning or require additional therapy. Preoperative PET-CT scan is not the essential study to get any etiologic information of the disease consequences or to establish the treatment plan.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Skull
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Brain
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Osteogenesis, Distraction
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Craniosynostoses
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Positron-Emission Tomography
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Electrons
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Glucose
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Metabolism
Type of study:
Etiology study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Archives of Craniofacial Surgery
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
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