Premature fusion of the metopic suture is an uncommon form of craniosynostosis, historically reported with an incidence of less than 10% among the various forms of craniosynostoses. Despite its infrequency, it is the most obvious deformity associated with premature fusion of a single suture with its prominent frontal keel, narrow forehead, and close-set eyes. This article discusses the timing, long-term results, and recent advances of surgical techniques.
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