INTRODUCTION: Sagittal craniosynostosis represents the most frequent simplex skull suture pathology. There are currently several operative approaches to this defect. Minimally invasive techniques are preferred for young infants. Since July 2017, we have employed endoscopically assisted craniectomies followed by cranial orthosis. Gradually, we have developed our modified technique, the minimally invasive endoscopically assisted remodelation (MEAR). SURGICAL TECHNIQUE: MEAR is a combination of principles gained from classical cranial vault remodeling techniques and minimal invasive approaches. The long and wider lateral osteoectomies performed in the parietal and occipital bones along with loosening of the periosteum and dura adhesions at the lambdoid sutures lead to early correction of parieto-occipital dimensions. RESULTS: Thirty-one consecutive patients with scaphocephaly underwent MEAR. The median preoperative cephalic index of 67 units (P25:63.3, P75:70) was improved to a median postoperative cephalic index of 77 units (P25:75, P75: 81). Sufficient correction was achieved in all patients. Cranial orthosis was needed for a median of 1.5 months (P25:1, P75:2). We had no major surgical complications in this pilot series. CONCLUSIONS: With MEAR, we have achieved good cosmetic results. Duration of cranial orthosis was significantly shortened compared to conventional endoscopic-assisted procedures.
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