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Review
. 2012 Sep;28(9):1551-6.
doi: 10.1007/s00381-012-1802-0. Epub 2012 Aug 8.

Posterior cranial vault expansion using distraction osteogenesis

Christopher A Derderian  1 , Nicholas Bastidas, Scott P Bartlett
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Review

Posterior cranial vault expansion using distraction osteogenesis

Christopher A Derderian et al. Childs Nerv Syst. 2012 Sep.

Abstract

Purpose: Posterior vault expansion using distraction osteogenesis has become a vital instrument in our institution, particularly as a first-line treatment in syndromic craniosynostosis. In this review, we highlight the several advantages, diverse utility, and technicalities of the operative procedure.

Methods: A review of the literature and explanation of the technical details of the procedures were described in this manuscript.

Results/conclusion: Posterior cranial vault distraction offers several benefits over traditional expansion procedures.

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