Statistical shape modelling for the analysis of head shape variations

P Heutinck, P Knoops, NR Florez, B Biffi… - Journal of Cranio …, 2021 - Elsevier
The aim of this study is, firstly, to create a population-based 3D head shape model for the 0
to 2-year-old subjects to describe head shape variability within a normal population and …

3D Analysis of the Cranial and Facial Shape in Craniosynostosis Patients: A Systematic Review

MSIC Kurniawan, PAE Tio, TA Alim… - Journal of …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
With increasing interest in 3D photogrammetry, diverse methods have been developed for
craniofacial shape analysis in craniosynostosis patients. This review provides an overview …

The validation of morphometric outcomes and stratification system for nonsyndromic sagittal craniosynostosis following total calvarial remodeling

T Skadorwa, O Wierzbieniec, K Podkowa… - Journal of Cranio …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study aimed to provide an external validation of morphometric outcomes, including
recently developed parameters—vertico-longitudinal index (VLI) and vertex-nasion …

Sagittal synostosis: does choice of intervention and its timing affect the long-term aesthetic and neurodevelopmental outcome? A single-institution study of 167 …

AM Chowdhury, R Patel, AHD Silva… - Journal of …, 2022 - thejns.org
OBJECTIVE Sagittal craniosynostosis (SC) is the most commonly encountered form of
craniosynostosis. Despite its relative frequency, there remains significant heterogeneity in …

A multi-institutional survey on calvarial vault remodeling techniques for sagittal synostosis and outcomes analysis for patients treated at 12 months and older

D Chi, E Gibson, SN Chiang, K Lee, SD Naidoo… - Journal of …, 2022 - thejns.org
OBJECTIVE Surgical treatment of sagittal craniosynostosis is challenging in older patients.
This study aimed to assess the effect of increasing age on open surgical technique selection …

Understanding the influence of surgical parameters on craniofacial surgery outcomes: a computational study

KH He, JL Bruse… - Royal Society …, 2024 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Sagittal craniosynostosis (SC) is a congenital condition whereby the newborn skull develops
abnormally owing to the premature ossification of the sagittal suture. Spring-assisted …

The esthetic perception of morphological severity in scaphocephalic patients is correlated with specific head geometrical features

A Borghi, P Heutinck… - The Cleft Palate …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective To investigate the relationship between perception of craniofacial deformity,
geometric head features, and 3D head shape analyzed by statistical shape modeling (SSM) …

Three-dimensional calvarial growth in spring-assisted cranioplasty for correction of sagittal synostosis

N Rodriguez-Florez, A Borghi… - Journal of …, 2020 - journals.lww.com
Spring-assisted cranioplasty (SAC) is a minimally invasive technique for treating sagittal
synostosis in young infants. Yet, follow-up data on cranial growth in patients who have …

Towards a radiation free numerical modelling framework to predict spring assisted correction of scaphocephaly

B Garate Andikoetxea, S Ajami… - Computer Methods in …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Sagittal Craniosynostosis (SC) is a congenital craniofacial malformation, involving
premature sagittal suture ossification; spring-assisted cranioplasty (SAC)–insertion of …

A technique for minimizing the need for hemotransfusion in non-syndromic craniosynostosis surgery

LMF Furtado, JA da Costa Val Filho… - Journal of …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Surgery for craniosynostosis is associated with excessive blood loss, as well as morbidity
and mortality risks. This study investigated the effectiveness of a surgical technique for …