Reduction cranioplasty for hydrocephalic macrocephaly: clinical observations and literature review

Asadov R.N.; Sanakoeva A.V.; Golovanev P.S.; Prityko A.G.

doi:https://doi.org/10.17116/neiro20228601191

Asadov R.N.

Voyno-Yasenetsky Scientific and Practical Center of Specialized Pediatric Medical Care

Sanakoeva A.V.

Voyno-Yasenetsky Scientific and Practical Center of Specialized Pediatric Medical Care

Golovanev P.S.

Voyno-Yasenetsky Scientific and Practical Center of Specialized Pediatric Medical Care

Prityko A.G.

Voyno-Yasenetsky Scientific and Practical Center of Specialized Pediatric Medical Care

Reduction cranioplasty for hydrocephalic macrocephaly: clinical observations and literature review

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Asadov R.N., Sanakoeva A.V., Golovanev P.S., Prityko A.G.

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Journal: Burdenko's Journal of Neurosurgery. 2022;86(1): 91‑95

DOI: 10.17116/neiro20228601191

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Asadov RN, Sanakoeva AV, Golovanev PS, Prityko AG. Reduction cranioplasty for hydrocephalic macrocephaly: clinical observations and literature review. Burdenko's Journal of Neurosurgery. 2022;86(1):91‑95. (In Russ., In Engl.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/neiro20228601191

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Abstract:

Reduction cranioplasty for extreme hydrocephalic macrocephaly is performed for acquiring motor skills (head holding, sitting, moving), aesthetic correction and social adaptation of children. The authors analyze literature data and describe 2 patients with congenital hydrocephalic macrocephaly who underwent shunting surgery followed by reduction cranioplasty in early age using resorbable mini-plates. Reduction cranioplasty decreased skull volume, improved social adaptation of children and ensured favorable aesthetic outcome.

Keywords:

macrocephaly

hydrocephalus

reduction cranioplasty

Authors:

Asadov R.N.

Voyno-Yasenetsky Scientific and Practical Center of Specialized Pediatric Medical Care

Sanakoeva A.V.

Voyno-Yasenetsky Scientific and Practical Center of Specialized Pediatric Medical Care

Golovanev P.S.

Voyno-Yasenetsky Scientific and Practical Center of Specialized Pediatric Medical Care

Prityko A.G.

Voyno-Yasenetsky Scientific and Practical Center of Specialized Pediatric Medical Care

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04.04.2021

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29.11.2021

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