The effects of craniosynostosis on the brain with respect to intracranial pressure.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-2004
Abstract
Intracranial pressure (ICP) and skull volume are intricately related. Craniosynostosis alters skull volume, and the many forms of craniosynostosis complicate the relationship to ICP even further. Patients with single-suture synostosis are less likely to experience elevated ICP than patients in whom multiple sutures, craniofacial syndromes, or both are involved. Among patients with more than one suture involved, the multifactorial mechanisms underlying elevated ICP include cephalocranial disproportion and venous outflow obstruction. Direct monitoring of ICP for at least 24 hours can aid in the diagnosis and decision making process. The management of craniosynostotic patients is diverse and necessitates a long-term plan for follow-up.
Volume
11
Issue
4
First Page
262
Last Page
267
ISSN
1071-9091
Published In/Presented At
Bristol, R. E., Lekovic, G. P., & Rekate, H. L. (2004). The effects of craniosynostosis on the brain with respect to intracranial pressure. Seminars in pediatric neurology, 11(4), 262–267. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spen.2004.11.001
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
15828710
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article