2017
The Severity of Deformity in Metopic Craniosynostosis Is Correlated with the Degree of Neurologic Dysfunction
Yang JF, Brooks ED, Hashim PW, Reuman HS, Travieso R, Terner J, Mayes LC, Steinbacher DM, Persing JA, McPartland JC. The Severity of Deformity in Metopic Craniosynostosis Is Correlated with the Degree of Neurologic Dysfunction. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2017, 139: 442-447. PMID: 28121881, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000002952.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSevere metopic synostosisMetopic synostosisControl infantsNeurologic dysfunctionAuditory processingCLINICAL QUESTION/LEVELFrontal scalp regionsSurgical treatment recommendationsLeft frontal lobeAbnormal auditory processingSeverity of deformityScalp regionsDegree of severityNeurologic riskPreoperative patientsTreatment recommendationsFrontal cortexSevere formPatientsFrontal lobeLanguage dysfunctionCraniosynostosis patientsMild formDysfunctionInfants
2015
Direct Brain Recordings Reveal Impaired Neural Function in Infants With Single-Suture Craniosynostosis
Hashim PW, Brooks ED, Persing JA, Reuman H, Naples A, Travieso R, Terner J, Steinbacher D, Landi N, Mayes L, McPartland JC. Direct Brain Recordings Reveal Impaired Neural Function in Infants With Single-Suture Craniosynostosis. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2015, 26: 60-63. PMID: 25534054, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000001195.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEvent-related potentialsN450 componentNeural processingSingle-suture craniosynostosisAuditory processingLong-term cognitive functioningSpeech sound processingPresentation of speechP150 amplitudesCognitive functioningLanguage delayLearning DisabilitiesSound processingCortical activityNoninvasive neuroimagingDevelopmental onsetCurrent studyBrain developmentNeural functionProcessingSuch adverse outcomesMonths of ageSurgical treatmentAdverse outcomesElectrophysiological assessment
2014
Brain Electrophysiology Reveals Intact Processing of Speech Sounds in Deformational Plagiocephaly
Hashim PW, Travieso R, Persing JA, Coffman M, Mukerji C, Naples A, Tillman RM, Terner J, Landi N, Patel A, Steinbacher D, Mayes L, McPartland J. Brain Electrophysiology Reveals Intact Processing of Speech Sounds in Deformational Plagiocephaly. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2014, 133: 835e-841e. PMID: 24867743, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000000219.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEvent-related potentialsEvent-related potential componentSpeech soundsAuditory event-related potential (ERP) componentsLong-term cognitive functioningPotential componentsPrior researchIntact processingNeural correlatesCognitive functioningAuditory perceptionTypical childrenAuditory processingNeural responsesBrain recordingsLong-term impairmentSubsequent functioningBrain electrophysiologyNormative expectationsDevelopmental scaleCortical activityCortical responsesBrain functionDeformational plagiocephalyCranial disorders