Craniosynostosis  is  a  condition  in  which  premature  fusion  of  one  or  more  cranial  sutures  lead  to  abnormal  head  shape  and  growth  restriction  of  the  brain.  Nonsyndromic  craniosynostosis  occurs  in  isolation,  and  usually  involves a single suture, whereas syndromic craniosynostosis may involve mul-tiple sutures and is associated with extracraniofacial findings. Although surgical management can be similar, the treatment plan must take into consideration issues specific to the syndromes. This article aims to provide a concise overview of  the  authors’  current  understanding  regarding  the  presentation,  treatment  principle,  surgical  option,  and  debates  in  craniosynostosis.

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Amy S. Xue, M.D.; Edward P. Buchanan, M.D.; Larry H. Hollier, Jr., M.D.

Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery®Editors:
Editor-in-Chief:Kevin Chung, MD
Co-Editor:Amy Colwell, MD
Section Editors:John Y.S. Kim, MD

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AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM: 1.0
Patient Safety Credit: 0.5
Media:Journal Article, video
Release Date: 07/01/2022
Expiration Date: 07/01/2025
Estimated time to complete this course: 1 hour

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