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Surgical Strategies for Soft Tissue Management in Hypertelorbitism

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Author(s):
Raposo-Amaral, Cassio Eduardo ; Denadai, Rafael ; Ghizoni, Enrico ; Raposo-Amaral, Cesar Augusto
Total Authors: 4
Document type: Journal article
Source: ANNALS OF PLASTIC SURGERY; v. 78, n. 4, p. 421-427, APR 2017.
Web of Science Citations: 8
Abstract

Background: Although craniofacial bone correction is the essential step in hypertelorbitism correction, the final result depends on the management of soft tissue deformities. The purpose of this study was to reviewour surgical strategies for soft tissue reconstruction in hypertelorbitism correction. Methods: A retrospective study was performed of consecutive patients with hypertelorbitism, undergoing hypertelorbitism correction between 2007 and 2014. All aspects related to the craniofacial surgical procedures (number and type of procedures, outcomes, and complications) were verified through medical records, clinical photographs, and interviews with all patients. The surgical results were classified based on a previously published outcome grading scale I- IV on the need for additional surgery. Results: The present study included 16 patients diagnosed with Crouzon syndrome (n = 2), Apert syndrome (n = 1), encephalocele (n = 1), frontonasal dysplasia (n = 2), craniofrontonasal dysplasia (n = 5), Tessier number 10 type (n = 1), and Tessier number 0 to 14 type (n = 4). The number and types (local flaps, medial canthopexy, Converse scalping flap, and/or the K stitch technique) of surgeries performed varied according to the facial soft tissue deformities of each patient. The overall rate of surgical results ranked according to the need for additional surgery was 1.56 +/- 0.51 (between categories I and II). Conclusions: As hypertelorbitism has been associated with a variety of congenital deformities, plastic surgeons who deal with these patients should have a broad surgical armamentarium tailored to each individual presentation. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 15/12852-7 - The 16th Congress of International Society of Craniofacial Surgery
Grantee:Cassio Eduardo Adami Raposo do Amaral
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Meeting - Abroad