CRANIOSYNOSTOSIS-AN EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY IN A TERTIARY CARE INSTITUTE

Volume : VII, Issue : VII, July - 2018

Dr. A. Dhanasekar, Prof. R. Raghavendran

Aim:– To study the epidemiology, common types, treatment and prognosis of craniosynostosis in 12 cases presented in RGGGH, chennai between

Aug 2015– Aug 2017.

Materials and methods:– 12 cases who were admitted in RGGGH between Aug 2015 and Aug 2017 with the diagnosis of craniosynotosis were

studied. Their demographics were documented, followed up and treatment and prognosis recorded. The data was analysed using SPSS

Results :– 7 male and 5 female children were studied. Commonly involves sagittal suture. Strip craniectomy with or without frontal advancement

was the commonest surgical procedure. Post –operatively all the patients had good cosmetic results

Conclusion :– Early identification and corrective surgery for craniosynostosis is imperative to prevent potential long term complications and

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