Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

Spring Cranioplasty for the Fused Lambdoid and Coronal Sutures: Expanding Indications

Abstract Spring cranioplasty, originally developed for sagittal synostosis, has expanded to address selected lambdoid and coronal deformities by applying continuous mechanical distraction to gradually expand the cranium while avoiding the extensive dissection required for open va...

Best-Practice Perioperative Optimization for Craniosynostosis Surgery

Abstract Perioperative optimization in craniosynostosis surgery demands coordinated attention across the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative periods, yet considerable practice variation persists across craniofacial centers. Surgical approaches range from minimally inv...