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frontoorbital advancement
Surgical procedure to advance the forehead and upper eye socket areas to correct cranial deformities.
Full Definition
A complex craniofacial surgical procedure that involves removing and reshaping the frontal bone and supraorbital rims, then advancing them forward to correct deformities associated with craniosynostosis or other craniofacial anomalies. The procedure addresses both functional issues such as increased intracranial pressure and aesthetic concerns related to forehead recession and orbital dystopia. It typically requires careful coordination between neurosurgical and plastic surgical teams due to proximity to the brain and eyes.
Usage
Usage note: May be hyphenated as 'fronto-orbital advancement' in some texts; ensure consistency within documents.
In Context
- "Frontoorbital advancement was indicated to correct the patient's severe trigonocephaly." — Surgical indication
- "The multidisciplinary team planned a staged frontoorbital advancement with bone grafting." — Treatment planning conference
Also known as
frontal advancement
supraorbital advancement
Don't confuse with
fronto-orbital remodeling
cranial vault reconstruction