New surgical approach aims to improve breathing in children with rare skull condition

NCT ID NCT01022008

First seen Mar 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tested a modified surgical technique to improve breathing in 14 children with faciocraniosynostosis, a condition where skull bones fuse too early. The surgery used special devices to gradually reshape the skull and face. The main goal was to see if the new approach could better improve breathing function compared to standard methods.

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Locations

  • Hopital Necker

    Paris, 75015, France

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