Mehri Turki Surgical Technique of the Webbed Neck
Launched by MOHAMED TAHAR MAAMOURI UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Jun 1, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of May 02, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Five girls between 17 and 19 years old, with Turner syndrome, had a webbed neck (pterygium colli) with low and laterally displaced nuchal hairline. The surgical technique aims to correct neck contour and hairline placement while concealing cervical scars. Thus, Preoperative drawing delimitated the harmful triangular hairy skin next to the fibrous band extending from the mastoid to the acromion. Besides, the predefined design drawings provide the exact placement of the future hairline. Choosing a prone position for bilateral and symmetrical repair, the surgical technique was as follows:
The...
Gender
FEMALE
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • webbed neck with abnormal hairline
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Surgical contraindication for any health concern
- • Puberty age
About Mohamed Tahar Maamouri University Hospital
Mohamed Tahar Maamouri University Hospital is a distinguished clinical research institution dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care through rigorous clinical trials. As a prominent center for healthcare innovation, the hospital leverages its state-of-the-art facilities and multidisciplinary expertise to conduct research across a variety of therapeutic areas. Committed to ethical standards and patient safety, the university hospital fosters collaboration among researchers, healthcare professionals, and academic partners, ensuring that its clinical trials are designed to meet the highest scientific and regulatory standards. Through its initiatives, the hospital aims to contribute significantly to the development of new treatments and interventions that enhance health outcomes for diverse populations.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Imen Mehri Turki
Principal Investigator
University Hospital Mohamed Tahar Maamouri. Nabeul, Tunisia
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported