Neurodevelopmental Problems in Non-Syndromic Craniosynostosis.
10.3340/jkns.2016.59.3.242
- Author:
Kyu Won SHIM
1
;
Eun Kyung PARK
;
Ju Seong KIM
;
Yong Oock KIM
;
Dong Seok KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Craniofacial Reforming and Reconstruction Clinic, Severance Children's Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. dskim33@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Craniosynostosis;
Cognitive outcome;
Neurodevelopment
- MeSH:
Brain;
Child;
Congenital Abnormalities;
Craniosynostoses*;
Humans;
Prognosis;
Skull;
Sutures
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2016;59(3):242-246
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Craniosynostosis is the premature fusion of calvarial sutures, resulting in deformed craniofacial appearance. Hence, for a long time, it has been considered an aesthetic disorder. Fused sutures restrict growth adjacent to the suture, but compensatory skull growth occurs to accommodate the growing brain. The primary goal for the management of this craniofacial deformity has been to release the constricted skull and reform the distorted shape of the skull vault. However, the intellectual and behavioral prognosis of affected children has also been taken into consideration since the beginning of the modern era of surgical management of craniosynostosis. A growing body of literature indicates that extensive surgery, such as the whole-vault cranioplasty approach, would result in better outcomes. In addition, the age at treatment is becoming a major concern for optimal outcome in terms of cosmetic results as well as neurodevelopment. This review will discuss major concerns regarding neurodevelopmental issues and related factors.
