FOA
Also written as: FOA — frontoorbital advancement
Frontoorbital advancement, a surgical procedure to correct forehead and upper orbital deformities.
Full Definition
Frontoorbital advancement (FOA) is a major craniofacial surgical procedure used to correct deformities of the forehead and superior orbital region, typically in patients with craniosynostosis or congenital malformations. The procedure involves removing the affected frontal and orbital bones, reshaping them, and advancing them forward to create normal anatomy and adequate intracranial volume. FOA is commonly performed for conditions such as metopic craniosynostosis, coronal craniosynostosis, and various craniofacial syndromes. The surgery requires careful planning to protect the brain and eyes while achieving optimal aesthetic and functional outcomes.
Usage
Usage note: Use the abbreviation only after spelling out the full term in first reference.
In Context
- "The surgical plan included FOA with bilateral orbital advancement for correction of the metopic synostosis." — surgical planning note
- "Postoperative CT showed excellent bone healing following FOA with improved orbital volume." — follow-up imaging report