| Prevention and management of positional skull deformities in infants. American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Practice and Ambulatory Medicine, Section on Plastic Surgery and Section on Neurological Surgery. | |
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PMID: 12837890 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Cranial asymmetry may be present at birth or may develop during the first few months of life. Over the past several years, pediatricians have seen an increase in the number of children with cranial asymmetry, particularly unilateral flattening of the occiput. This increase likely is attributable to parents following the American Academy of Pediatrics "Back to Sleep" positioning recommendations aimed at decreasing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. Although associated with some risk of deformational plagiocephaly, healthy young infants should be placed down for sleep on their backs. This practice has been associated with a dramatic decrease in the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome. Pediatricians need to be able to properly diagnose skull deformities, educate parents on methods to proactively decrease the likelihood of the development of occipital flattening, initiate appropriate management, and make referrals when necessary. This report provides guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis, and management of positional skull deformity in an otherwise normal infant without evidence of associated anomalies, syndromes, or spinal disease. |
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Authors:
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John Persing; Hector James; Jack Swanson; John Kattwinkel; |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Guideline; Journal Article; Practice Guideline |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatrics Volume: 112 ISSN: 1098-4275 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatrics Publication Date: 2003 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-07-02 Completed Date: 2003-12-18 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376422 Medline TA: Pediatrics Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 199-202 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Female Head Protective Devices Humans Infant Infant, Newborn Male Occipital Bone / injuries Skull / injuries*, pathology, surgery Sleep Stress, Mechanical Sudden Infant Death / prevention & control Supine Position* |
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Comment In:
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Pediatrics. 2004 Feb;113(2):422-4; author reply 422-4
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14754965
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Pediatrics. 2004 Feb;113(2):422-4; author reply 422-4 [PMID: 14762941 ] Pediatrics. 2004 Feb;113(2):422-4; author reply 422-4 [PMID: 14762940 ] |
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