Endoscopic surgery for primary craniosynostosis
Record ID 32013000224
English
Authors' recommendations:
Primary craniosynostosis occurs when the bones in an infant's skull fuse prematurely (synostosis). Normally the joints (sutures) between these bones remain loose until the child is approximately 3 years of age to permit brain growth. Fusion of a particular suture forces the brain to expand in other directions leading to skull deformities. If multiple sutures fuse, brain damage can result due to increased intracranial pressure. Surgery may be indicated for cosmetic reasons and/or to prevent brain damage. Traditional procedures involve some form of open surgery to remove the fused suture and remodel the skull, using plates and screws as necessary. These operations are usually
recommended in infants 6 to 8 months of age, are lengthy (4-8 hours in duration), and can require postoperative hospitalization for 4 to 8 days. Confirmation of diagnosis and presurgical evaluation requires a multidisciplinary team that may involve geneticists, pediatric neurologists, plastic surgeons, neurosurgeons, endocrinologists, and ophthalmologists.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2012
URL for published report:
The report may be purchased from:http://www.hayesinc.com/hayes/crd/?crd=6687
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Cranial Sutures
- Craniosynostoses
Contact
Organisation Name:
HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address:
157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright:
2012 Winifred S. Hayes, Inc
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