Localization of pterion in neonatal cadavers: a morphometric study

Aydin M. E., Kopuz C., Demir M. T., Corumlu U., Kaya A. H.

SURGICAL AND RADIOLOGIC ANATOMY, vol.32, no.6, pp.545-550, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 32 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00276-009-0615-7
  • Journal Name: SURGICAL AND RADIOLOGIC ANATOMY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.545-550
  • Kütahya Health Sciences University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Pterion is defined as a junction of temporal, frontal, parietal, and sphenoid bones. In newborns, pterion may be defined as a region that shows variability in the exact location because of the lack of complete bony structure. The aim of this study is to define the topographic anatomy of this important surgical point, pterion, and the variability of its localization on craniums of newborn cadavers.