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Outcome Analysis for Correction of Single Suture Craniosynostosis Using Resorbable Fixation
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A retrospective review was performed on 63 patients at Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite who underwent correction of single-suture craniosynostosis using a resorbable fixation system. Included in the series were 24 patients with metopic synostosis, 15 with sagittal synostosis, and 24 with unicoronal synostosis. The average age at operation was 22.7 months (range: 2.8 months-18 years), and mean follow-up time was 30.7 months (range: 7.1-10 years). Reoperation equal to or exceeding the magnitude of the original procedure occurred in 4.76% of the patients. This was comparable to the reoperation rate observed at our institution using traditional fixation systems. Minor complications related to the use of resorbable plates were also identified, and the final outcome for single-suture synostosis was favorable. Results suggest that resorbable plates and screws are as effective as titanium-based systems in the treatment of single-suture synostosis.
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“Resorbable plates have become the preferred choice, offering a safer, effective alternative without the complications of permanent implants and are now the standard for infant cranial reconstruction [80].”
From Developments in diagnostic and surgical techniques in children with sagittal suture craniosynostosis: a systematic review spanning the last 30 years (2025) · cites this paper as [80]
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“These systems provide effective stabilisation with no loss in rigidity and improve surgical outcomes.”
From Developments in diagnostic and surgical techniques in children with sagittal suture craniosynostosis: a systematic review spanning the last 30 years (2025) · cites this paper as [80]
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“Reoperation rates for resorbable plates in single-suture synostosis were comparable to traditional titanium plates.”
From Developments in diagnostic and surgical techniques in children with sagittal suture craniosynostosis: a systematic review spanning the last 30 years (2025) · cites this paper as [80]
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“Resorbable plates have become the preferred choice, offering a safer, effective alternative without the complications of permanent implants and are now the standard for infant cranial reconstruction [80].”
From Developments in diagnostic and surgical techniques in children with sagittal suture craniosynostosis: a systematic review spanning the last 30 years (2025) · cites this paper as [80]
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Metadata
- Authors
- Losken, A., Williams, J. K., Burstein, F. D., Cohen, S. R., Hudgins, R., Boydston, W., Reisner, A., & Simms, C.
- Affiliations
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (US)
- Corresponding author
- Williams, J. Kerwin
- Venue
- Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
- Published
- 2001-09
- Volume
- 12
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 451-455
- ISSN
- 1049-2275 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2014542720
- Cited by
- 46
- References
- 28
- Citations by year
- 2025: 1 · 2024: 1 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 2 · 2021: 1 · 2020: 1 · 2019: 4 · 2018: 3 · 2016: 3 · 2015: 3 · 2014: 1 · 2013: 1
- FWCI
- 1.99
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Craniofacial Surgery (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Pectus Deformity Diagnosis and Treatment
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
- Keywords
- single-suture craniosynostosis, metopic synostosis, sagittal synostosis, unicoronal synostosis, reoperation rate, surgical complications, pediatric craniofacial surgery
- MeSH terms
- Polylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid Copolymer, Adolescent, Biocompatible Materials, Bone Plates, Bone Screws, Child, Child, Preschool, Craniosynostoses, Craniotomy, Female, Humans, Infant, Male, Polyglycolic Acid, Polymers, Reoperation, Retrospective Studies, Titanium, Treatment Outcome, Health Care Costs, Lactic Acid, Absorbable Implants
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