Abstract
Purpose
For patients with craniosynostosis, there is no single procedure available for reconstructing a normal cranial shape, regardless of the type of deformity. To achieve ideal dynamic total skull remodeling for any type of craniosynostosis, we developed the bamboo-ware method.
Methods
Using two or three coronal bars as landmarks, the anterior–posterior length of the skull was determined using the sagittal bandeau, thereby creating the basic framework for reconstruction. Bone was then bridged to the remaining defects in a manner resembling woven bamboo.
Results
We treated 30 craniosynostosis patients (20 isolated cases and 10 cases of syndromic craniosynostosis) using the bamboo-ware method. Although intracranial infection was observed in three cases during the postoperative period, no deaths or serious complications were noted. In all patients, good cranial shape and adequate cranial volume were achieved.
Conclusions
The bamboo-ware method enabled outstanding results for every type of synostosis. This method could not only treat the deformity, but also resulted in good cranial form with a single operation.
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Nakajima, H., Sakamoto, Y. & Tamada, I. Twenty-five-years follow-up results of our total cranial reshaping “bamboo-ware method”. Childs Nerv Syst 30, 161–164 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-013-2199-0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-013-2199-0