Metopic Craniosynostosis
Introduction Although the metopic suture is the only calvarial suture to completely close and disappear in humans, premature closure in utero or soon after birth can lead to major cranial…
Unicoronal Craniosynostosis
Introduction Unilateral nonsyndromic coronal craniosynostosis is a challenging condition for the treating surgical team given all of the deformational changes associated with this condition. Unlike other single suture closures, unicoronal…
Sagittal Craniosynostosis
Introduction Sagittal suture craniosynostosis is the most common type of sutural stenosis and affects males more than females at a rate of 3.5:1. , It is a genetic condition with…
The Evaluation, Correction, and Prevention of Pathologic Facial Development Secondary to Craniosynostosis
Pathogenesis of Abnormal Facial Development Rapid brain growth in the first few months of life results in a rapidly expanding cranium and associated facial changes. The multiple sutures of the…
Ophthalmic Complications of Craniosynostosis and the Impact of Endoscopic Repair
Acknowledgment None Funding: Children’s Hospital Ophthalmology Foundation Chair Funds Introduction Craniosynostosis often affects the growth and development of the orbit resulting in morphologic changes of the orbital rim, the trajectory…
Anesthesia Management
Introduction Craniosynostosis surgery presents a unique set of challenges to the anesthesiology team caring for the patient, particularly when surgery is done on young infants. Amongst a number of potential…
Perioperative Logistics
Introduction As with any other surgical operation, adequate preparation and planning prior to performing the procedure are crucial and paramount to obtaining an excellent result and minimizing complications. In the…
The Role of the Nurse in Endoscopic Craniosynostosis Surgery
Introduction The role of the nurse in endoscopic craniosynostosis surgery began in 1996, after the first surgery was performed at the University of Missouri-Columbia. The role involved not only patient…
Background and Management Principles
Craniosynostosis, defined as the untimely and premature closure of a calvarial suture in an infant, leads to well-defined and described phenotypic deformational changes of the neocranium, endocranium, or both. The…
The History and Evolution of Craniosynostosis Surgery
Early Descriptions of Cranial Morphology and Cranial Sutures The first documented report describing the diversity of cranial morphology dates to 440 BCE in Herodotus’ work, The Histories ( Ἱστορίαι Historíai…
