Part of the book: A Textbook of Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Part of the book: A Textbook of Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Calvaria development initiates by growth from primary ossification centers meeting each other to form suture sites. The term craniosynostosis describes premature fusion of one or more of the calvarial sutures. Deformities are usually observable during the first few months of the newborn’s life. The premature fusion of sutures could produce intracranial pressure elevation and consequently lead to abnormal neurocognitive = neurologic development. Patients with craniosynostosis require surgical plans containing multiple surgical staging. In the following chapter, we present our experience in surgical treatment of children with various craniosynostosis syndromes.
Part of the book: A Textbook of Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery