Craniosynostosis Surgery for Increased Intracranial Pressure (original) (raw)

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 2021

Abstract

Introduction: Craniosynostosis is the premature fusion of 1 or more cranial sutures. The presentation may vary, and there are differing opinions regarding surgical indications and timing. Though increased intracranial pressure (ICP) is a well-established risk of craniosynostosis, its response to treatment is not uniform. This study aims to identify the signs and symptoms indicative of increased ICP that are most likely to improve after craniosynostosis surgery. Methods: Pre- and post-operative data were retrospectively collected from patients at our institution with syndromic and non-syndromic craniosynostosis from January 2009 to June 2020. Demographics, symptoms (headache, nausea, emesis, and lethargy), signs (visual disturbances and papilledema), and imaging characteristics (copper beaten changes), if available, were analyzed. Results: One hundred fifty-three children with craniosynostosis were identified, and 56 with preoperative symptoms met inclusion criteria. Older age was si...

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