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Craniosynostosis repair
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11/30/2021

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Term
craniosynostosis
Definition
premature closure of cranial sutures is called
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age of 2
Definition
age at which cranial sutures remain open to
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Midas Rex
Definition
instruments used to make burr holes
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anterior and posterior fontanelle
Definition
membranous gaps of the skull that connect each cranial suture are called
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molded helmet
Definition
used after craniosynostosis repair to help guide skull development
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supine with headrest
Definition
patient positioning for craniosynostosis repair
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sagittal suture
Definition
cranial suture that when affected by craniosynostosis creates a long and narrow skull
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6 weeks to 6 months
Definition
age at which a craniosynostosis repair is generally performed
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3-0 and 4-0 absorbable suture
Definition
suture used for skin closure
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sagittal suture
Definition
cranial suture that runs down top and middle of head
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4
Definition
number of cranial sutures of skull
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leksell rongeur
Definition
instrument used to cut across cranial sutures
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unilateral coronal suture
Definition
cranial suture that when affected by craniosynostosis results in flattening of frontal bone and orbit
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class 1: clean
Definition
wound classification of craniosynostosis repair
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sagittal suture
Definition
most common cranial suture affected by craniosynostosis
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infants normal body temp.
Definition
temp. of OR during craniosynostosis repair
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