A Case of Simultaneous Correction of Frontoethmoidal Meningoencephalocele and Hypertelorism
Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
; : 95-98, 2008.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE: A meningoencephalocele is a congenital malformation involving herniation of the meninges and cerebral tissue through a defect in the skull. For the patient with frontoethmoidal meningoencephalocele with hypertelorism, the removal of the meningoencephalocele without correction of the combined hypertelorism is not enough for getting a good cosmetic appearance. Correction of the hypertelorism is needed for cosmetic problem. We experienced a case of simultaneous correction of frontoethmoidal meningoencephalocele with hypertelorism. METHODS: The meningoencephalocele was removed and the hypertelorism was corrected by central segment technique. The bone defects were filled with autogenous bone dusts. And the nose was reconstructed by a calvarial bone graft. RESULTS: The patient had a good cosmetic appearance without any neurological complications without serious complications. CONCLUSION: We experienced a case of simultaneous correction of frontoethmoidal meningoencephalocele with hypertelorism. And a brief review of related literatures is given.
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Main subject:
Skull
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Nose
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Cosmetics
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Dust
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Hypertelorism
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Meninges
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Humans
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Year:
2008
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Article