1. Craniosynostosis The cranial sutures involved in craniosynostosis are depicted and the specificoccurrences discussed. http://www.kidsplastsurg.com/craniosynostosis.html

Craniosynostosis Craniosynostosis is a term that refers to the early closing of one or more of the sutures of an infant's head. The skull is normally composed of bones which are separated by sutures. This diagram shows the different sutures which can be involved. As an infant's brain grows, open sutures allow the skull to expand and develop a relatively normal head shape. If one or more of the sutures has closed early, it causes the skull to expand in the direction of the open sutures. This can result in an abnormal head shape. In severe cases, this condition can also cause increased pressure on the growing brain. Types of Craniosynostosis In sagittal synostosis (scaphocephaly), the sagittal suture is closed. As a result, the infant's head does not expand in width but grows long and narrow to accommodate the growing brain. The sagittal suture is the most common single suture involved in craniosynostosis. The incidence of sagittal synostosis in the population is approximately 1 in 4200 births. Males are affected about three times as often as females.

2. NINDS Forwarding Page craniosynostosis information sheet compiled by the National Institute of NeurologicalDisorders and Stroke (NINDS). http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/craniosytosis_doc.htm

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3. EMedicine - Craniosynostosis : Article By Raj D Sheth, MD craniosynostosis craniosynostosis consists of premature fusion of 1 or morecranial sutures, often resulting in an abnormal head shape. http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic80.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Neurology Pediatric Neurology Craniosynostosis Last Updated: January 25, 2005 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: anterior plagiocephaly, Apert syndrome, brachycephaly, Carpenter syndrome, Chotzen syndrome, Crouzon syndrome, kleeblattschädel, cloverleaf skull, oxycephaly, Pfeiffer syndrome, plagiocephaly, scaphocephaly, trigonocephaly AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 9 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Raj D Sheth, MD , Director Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, Professor, Departments of Neurology and Pediatrics, Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin at Madison Coauthor(s): Bermans J Iskandar, MD , Director, Associate Professor, Departments of Neurological Surgery, Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics Raj D Sheth, MD, is a member of the following medical societies:

4. HotDog Express For AOL Hometown Document Personal experiences of a family and a child born with craniosynstosis. http://members.aol.com/cdbosworth/brynnespage.html

htmlAdWH('93212822', '728', '90'); Main Family Living Welcome, Brynne Anne ! born April 20th, 1999 6:19 pm 9 lb. 3 oz. 22+1/2" long Three Days Old My mommy and daddy are Donna and Chuck. My big brother's name is Chuckiehe is four years old. I am already 5 months old (this big girl picture shows me at 3 months, right after my Christening). The doctor told my mommy that she better watch outI'm a strong girl! I have been rolling over onto my tummy for over a month, and can push up on one hand while reaching for a toy with the other. I can almost sit up by myself, but I still wobble. Daddy helps me to stand up, and I can stay there and dance a long time. I love playing with Mommy's hair and laughing when Daddy tickles me. Chuckie can make me laugh, too! He is a great brother and even lets me hold some of his toys (sometimes). This past week, I realized that sucking on my big toe is great fun! And I had Grandma hysterical playing the No-No game! What's All the Fuss? I took a long time to come into the world. Mommy was in labor for 50 hours, and pushed for 3+1/2 hours. After trying everything, the doctor helped deliver me by cesearan. We found out a few weeks later why. Mommy and Daddy had noticed a bump on my forehead after I was born, and it turned out to be something called craniosynostosis.

5. Craniosynostosis, Endoscopic Strip Craniectomy - University Health System, San A Minimally invasive procedures to correct craniosynostosis, endoscopic stripcraniectomy, Dr. David Jimenez and Dr. Constance Barone are the pioneers in http://www.craniosynostosis.net/

You are seeing this message because you have Active Scripting (JavaScript) disabled in your browser's Internet Security options. Click here to access our Site Map page which displays all of our website links. Center for Neurosurgical Sciences University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 7703 Floyd Curl Dr (MC7843) San Antonio TX 78229-3900 Dr. David Jimenez and Dr. Constance Barone are the pioneers of the new minimally invasive procedures to correct craniosynostosis, Endoscopic Strip Craniectomy. Over the last eight years they have performed more than 300 craniosynostosis procedures , with excellent outcomes Children from all over the world have come to Dr. Barone and Dr. Jimenez in order to benefit from their unmatched experience in these revolutionary craniosynostosis techniques. As the pioneers of Endoscopic Strip Craniectomies they have performed the craniosynostosis procedure more than any other surgical team in the world. Their expertise in the field has been published in several medical journals and professional publications. Endoscopic Strip Craniectomy is a newer, less invasive craniosynostosis procedure that lasts approximately one hour compared to the three to seven hours of surgery required with the traditional craniosynostosis operation. Because the procedure is performed using endoscopes, patients have shorter hospital stays, decreased need for blood transfusions and significantly smaller incisions and scaring.

6. Craniosynostosis - June 15, 2004 - American Family Physician Isolated sagittal synostosis is the most common type of craniosynostosis. Of themore than 150 craniosynostosis syndromes, Crouzon s disease and Apert s http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040615/2863.html

Advanced Search AAFP Home Page Journals Vol. 69/No. 12 (June 15, 2004) Craniosynostosis HAIDAR KABBANI, M.D., and TALKAD S. RAGHUVEER, M.D., University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas A PDF version of this document is available. Download PDF now (8 pages/273 KB). More information on using PDF files. FIGURE 1. Sutures and fontanelles in the normal newborn skull. C ranial skeletogenesis is unique. The cranial skeleton is composed of an assortment of neural crest and mesoderm-derived cartilages and bones that have been highly modified during evolution. Cranial malformations, although uncommon, compromise not only function but also the mental well-being of the person. Recent advances in human genetics have increased our understanding of the ways particular gene perturbations produce cranial skeletal malformations. However, an abnormal head shape resulting from cranial malformations in infants continues to be a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Development The bones of the cranium are divided into the skull base and the calvarial vault. The growth of skull bones is driven primarily by the expanding growth of the brain. The brain grows rapidly in utero and during the first three years of life. An infant born at term has nearly 40 percent of his or her adult brain volume, and this increases to 80 percent by three years of age. Correspondingly, the size of the cranium of an infant born at term is 40 percent of adult size; by seven years, this increases to 90 percent.

7. Devin's Craniosynostosis Page Devin was born with a condition called craniosynostosis (Sagittal Synostosis) and underwent surgery (craniotomy or craniectomy), at the Hospital for Sick Kids in Toronto, Canada. http://www.geocities.com/mikayla_cutiepatootie/Devin3_cranio.html

Devin's Craniosynostosis Page CRANIOSYNOSTOSIS Craniosynosotosis is the premature closing of one or more of the sutures in the skull. More specifically Devin was diagnosed with Sagittal Synostosis, which is the premature closing of the Sagittal Suture (the suture that runs front to back). Because it had fused prematurely his skull would not be able to grow properly. As the brain was developing his skull would only be able to grow where the sutures were open (the front and the back). Hence Devin's skull was growing in a boat shape - very long and narrow with a bossing forehead and back on the head. Sagittal Synostosis is the most common form and occurs in approx. 1 out of every 2000 births. There is debate as to the cause and the effects that it may have (is there pressure on the brain?), no one really knows for sure but what they do know is that it can have profound psychological effects on the individual (looking abnormal, teasing etc). And that's when we knew we had to do something, something to give Devin the best possible childhood and the best possible chance for a healthy and happy future. To us that meant proceeding with the surgery. Although we were given the choice, to us it hardly seemed like a choice, how could we opt not to have the surgery. I hope as Devin grows up he realizes that everything we did and all the choices we made for him are because we love him so much. When deciding we asked ourselves - At 10, 15 or 20 years old would Devin be happy with the choices we made for him? and the only answer we could come to was YES

8. Craniosynostosis craniosynostosis is a condition in which the sutures close too early, In somefamilies, craniosynostosis is inherited in one of two ways http://www.chw.org/display/PPF/DocID/1810/router.asp

Site Index Anatomy of the Newborn Skull Overview of Craniofacial Anomalies The Craniofacial Team ... Craniofacial Anomalies : Craniosynostosis E-mail this page Print this page Craniosynostosis What is craniosynostosis? The normal skull consists of several plates of bone that are separated by sutures. The sutures (fibrous joints) are found between the bony plates in the head. As the infant grows and develops, the sutures close, forming a solid piece of bone, called the skull. Craniosynostosis is a condition in which the sutures close too early, causing problems with normal brain and skull growth. Premature closure of the sutures may also cause the pressure inside of the head to increase and the skull or facial bones to change from a normal, symmetrical appearance. What causes craniosynostosis? Craniosynostosis occurs in one out of 2,000 live births and affects males twice as often as females. Craniosynostosis is most often sporadic (occurs by chance). In some families, craniosynostosis is inherited in one of two ways: autosomal recessive - Autosomal recessive means that two copies of the gene are necessary to express the condition, one inherited from each parent, who are carriers. Carrier parents have a one in four, or 25 percent, chance with each pregnancy, to have a child with craniosynostosis. Males and females are equally affected.

9. Cleft Lip Palate Craniosynostosis Plagiocephaly Facial Anomalies Deformity Human Craniology is dedicated to all type of facial anomaly and facial reconstructive surgery. Craniology.org has Cleft Lip Palate, craniosynostosisPlagiocephaly , Hemifacial Microsomia (HFM), Facial Anomalies, Human Skull - Plastic Surgery forum, gallery and resources. http://www.craniology.org

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10. Craniosynostosis The cranial sutures involved in craniosynostosis are depicted and the specific occurrences discussed. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

11. Parents Of Children With Craniosynostosis Offers information and support about craniosynostosis. For families in Eastern Idaho and parts of Utah. http://pcc2000.org.tripod.com/

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12. Craniosynostosis Information Page National Institute Of craniosynostosis information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

13. Craniosynostosis Premature fusing of the sutures is called craniosynostosis, Children bornwith craniosynostosis may have increased pressure on the brain and vision http://www.pedisurg.com/PtEduc/Craniosynostosis.htm

TEXAS PEDIATRIC SURGICAL ASSOCIATES CRANIOSYNOSTOSIS What is craniofacial surgery? Craniofacial surgery is a surgical subspecialty developed by Paul Tessier thirty years ago in France. It involves surgery of the skull and face for tumors, trauma, and congenital deformities. For many years, the severity of these conditions was thought too risky for surgical intervention. Tessier, a surgeon himself, challenged this belief and began building the foundation of craniofacial surgery. In doing so, he recognized that this complex form of surgery could only be performed by a specially trained surgeon who was supported by a highly skilled team. The surgical team at Hermann Children's Hospital includes a pediatric neurosurgeon and craniofacial surgeon as well as a specialized anesthesiologist. The neurosurgeon works on the skull and the craniofacial surgeon on the face. With both areas being closely related the combined approach offers the best possible results with the highest level of safety. What is craniosynostosis?

14. Craniosynostosis (832) 3257234 craniosynostosis What is craniofacial surgery? the highest level of safety. What is craniosynostosis? Diagram of skull, showing http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

15. FAQ About Craniosynostosis ABOUT craniosynostosis. When is craniofacial surgery necessary? Children withcraniosynostosis, craniofacial syndromes, and positional deformities may http://www.pedisurg.com/PtEduc/FAQ_About_Craniosynostosis.htm

TEXAS PEDIATRIC SURGICAL ASSOCIATES FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CRANIOSYNOSTOSIS When is craniofacial surgery necessary? The surgery is necessary in an infant who has craniosynostosis when the bones of the skull fuse together, or a craniofacial syndrome which causes fusion of the bones of the head and also abnormalities of the skull and face. What is the ideal age at which a child should have surgery for craniosynostosis? Surgery should be done within the first two weeks of life on those infants born with multiple fused sutures involved. When any of the other sutures are involved, surgery is done prior to 3 months of age when a less invasive microscopic procedure can be employed. In older children, the standard approach is employed at 6 months of age. For fusion of the remaining sutures, surgery is done at six months. Will one operation be sufficient for craniosynostosis? Most children who have single suture involvement require only one surgical procedure. However, for those with multiple suture involvement and those with craniofacial abnormalities associated with the craniosynostosis, multiple procedures are necessary. What are the risks to the child in this type of surgery?

16. Craniofacial Group Paris-France: Management Of Anomalies Of Skull: Craniostenosi Craniofacial Group; Management of anomalies of skull and face craniosynostosis, facial clefts, hypertelorism, tumors and trauma. http://www.cranio-facial.org

Management of anomalies of skull and face: craniostenosis, craniosynostosis, facial clefts, hypertelorism, Crouzon, Apert, tumors and trauma - Daniel Marchac, MD, Plastic Surgeon - Dominique Renier, MD, Pediatric Neurosurgeon - Eric Arnaud, MD, Plastic Surgeon and a pluridisciplinary team French version For 25 years, our group, comprising the specialities of craniofacial and plastic surgery, and paediatric neurosurgery, has been dealing with craniofacial anomalies. Craniofacial surgery is especially involved with treating congenital craniofacial anomalies. The first group is represented by craniosynostosis or craniostenosis, in which the cranial sutures are prematurely fused, distorting the cranial vault (oxycephaly, trigonocephaly, brachycephaly, plagiocephaly) and faciocraniosynostosis, with facial retrusion (Crouzon, Apert, Pfeiffer, and Saethre-Chozten syndromes). Facial and monobloc distraction is often used for these patients. Another group of craniofacial anomalies is represented by facial clefts with hypertelorism, nasal anomalies, palpebral colobomata, encephaloceles, and Treacher-Collins syndrome. Many of these syndromes require complex orbital surgeries, for orbital dystopia. For example, bringing the orbits together in hypertelorism (widely-spaced orbits) requires complete orbital mobilization, such as in transcranial or subcranial facial bipartition.

17. Pediatric Neurosurgery - Craniofacial Anomalies A PICTORIAL guide to the anatomy and etiology of various types of craniosynostosis is available. Please see the disclaimer. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

18. Cranioysynostosis And Positional Plagiocephaly Support, Inc. A national non profit organization that assists families that have, or suspect their child has, craniosynostosis or Positional Plagiocephaly. Includes information about the conditions, organization details, events, doctor listings and contact details. http://www.CAPPSkids.org

6905 Xandu Court Fredericksburg, VA 22407 CAPPSORG@aol.com WELCOME to the CAPPS Website! Craniosynostosis And Positional Plagiocephaly Support, Inc. CAPPS is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3) tax exempt organization. Click below for information on the different conditions: Help Raise Money for CAPPS NEW: GET YOUR CAPPS AWARENESS BANDS CRANIOSYNOSTOSIS POSITIONAL PLAGIOCEPHALY STATE CONTACTS AND DOCTOR LISTINGS ... CAPPS SUPPORT BOARD Click the above Logo to enter our CAPPS store for awesome items you can share with family and friend and help CAPPS raise money and awareness The information on this website should not be used for medical advice. Medical or health advice should be provided only by medical or health professionals. ©Craniosynostosis And Positional Plagiocephaly Support, Inc.2001 Website not working properly? Contact the Webmaster

19. Craniosynostosis And Positional Plagiocephaly Support (CAPPS) A national non profit organization that assists families that have, or suspect their child has, craniosynostosis or Positional Plagiocephaly. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

20. EMedicine - Craniosynostosis : Article By Spyros Sgouros, MD, FRCS(SN)(Glasg) craniosynostosis The term craniosynostosis refers to the premature fusion ofone or multiple cranial sutures. craniosynostosis is commonly present at http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2897.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Neurosurgery Craniosynostosis Last Updated: October 15, 2003 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: craniostenosis, craniofacial dysostosis, craniofacial defect, craniofacial surgery, cranial sutures, cosmetic facial deformity, cranial deformity, cranial malformation, intracranial hypertension, abnormal skull shape, abnormal head shape, skull growth, Crouzon syndrome, Apert syndrome, Crouzon's syndrome, Apert's syndrome, scaphocephaly, sagittal synostosis, plagiocephaly, unilateral coronal synostosis, posterior plagiocephaly, lambdoid synostosis, trigonocephaly, metopic synostosis, brachycephaly, oxycephaly, turricephaly, cloverleaf skull deformity, triphyllocephaly, pansynostosis, Saethre-Chotzen syndrome, Pfeiffer syndrome, Pfeiffer's syndrome, cranial expansion, mid-face advancement, midface advancement AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Indications Relevant Anatomy And Contraindications ... Bibliography Author: Spyros Sgouros, MD, FRCS(SN)(Glasg)

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