Abstract
The history and evolution of surgical strategies for the treatment of Kleeblattschädel deformity are not well described in the medical literature. Kleeblattschädel anomaly is one of the most formidable of the craniosynostoses, requiring a multidisciplinary team for surgical treatment. The initial descriptions of this cloverleaf deformity and the evolution of surgical treatment are detailed in the present report. Two illustrative cases of Kleeblattschädel deformity, syndromic and nonsyndromic craniosynostoses treated by the senior authors, are also described along with insights into operative strategies.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Historical Article
MeSH terms
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Achondroplasia / surgery
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Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome / surgery
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Cranial Sutures / abnormalities
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Cranial Sutures / surgery
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Craniosynostoses / diagnosis
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Craniosynostoses / history*
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Craniosynostoses / surgery*
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Craniotomy / methods
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Decompressive Craniectomy / history
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Decompressive Craniectomy / methods
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Encephalocele / surgery
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History, 19th Century
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History, 20th Century
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Humans
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Hydrocephalus / surgery
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Infant
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Male
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Mesencephalon / surgery
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Skull / abnormalities*
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Skull / surgery
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Syndrome
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Treatment Outcome
Supplementary concepts
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Kleeblattschaedel syndrome