Critical review of microfixation in pediatric craniofacial surgery.
Publication/Presentation Date
7-1-1995
Abstract
The migration or passive intracranial translocation of microplates and screws in the pediatric craniofacial patient has been reported. A retrospective review was undertaken to clarify the incidence of microplate translocation and identify potential clinical implications. Computed tomographic imaging demonstrated internalization of microfixation in 14 of 27 pediatric patients. Statistically significant factors for microplate translocation include longer plates (p < 0.05) and those placed in the temporal region (p < 0.001). Younger patients and those with syndromic craniofacial dysostosis also had a higher incidence of translocation. Specific complications relating to the translocation of microplates were not found in any patient. The direct effects of translocated microplates and screws on the underlying brain and dura remain unclear.
Volume
6
Issue
4
First Page
301
Last Page
307
ISSN
1049-2275
Published In/Presented At
Goldberg, D. S., Bartlett, S., Yu, J. C., Hunter, J. V., & Whitaker, L. A. (1995). Critical review of microfixation in pediatric craniofacial surgery. The Journal of craniofacial surgery, 6(4), 301–308. https://doi.org/10.1097/00001665-199507000-00008
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
9020705
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article