Pediatr. praxi 2019; 20(4): 229-233 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2019.046

Craniosynostosis – early correct diagnosis, early endoscopic reconstruction

MUDr. Aneta Kubátová¹, MUDr. Jan Melichar¹, MUDr. Petr Libý², Mgr. Jana Drnková³, MUDr. Miloš Černý¹

² Gynekologicko‑porodnická klinika s novorozeneckým oddělením a s JIRP, FN Motol, Praha

² Neurochirurgická klinika dětí a dospělých 2. LF UK a FN Motol, Praha

³ Ortotika, s. r. o., Praha

Brain tissue growth is enabled by open cranial sutures and anterior and posterior fontanelles. A premature closure of one or more
sutures of the skull occurs very rarely, it is called craniosynostosis. It leads to characteristic head deformity. Craniosynostosis leads
not only to cosmetic defects but also to the reduction of brain development and increase in intracranial and intraocular pressure.
Correct diagnosis is often restored late. The advantage of a good early diagnosis is the possibility of endoscopic remodelation
which is less risk than standard open operation. This article is about craniosynostosis and it is supplemented by a case report.

Keywords: craniosynostosis, dolichocephaly, endoscopis remodelation

Published: September 1, 2019  Show citation