How to Treat Scaphocephaly?

Elena Rostova
Elena Rostova
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The Typical Treatment in All Craniosynostoses Craniosynostoses Craniosynostosis Is Premature Fusion of One or More Cranial Sutures Leading to Abnormal Shape of...

How to Treat Scaphocephaly?

The typical treatment in all craniosynostoses

craniosynostoses
Craniosynostosis is premature fusion of one or more cranial sutures leading to abnormal shape of the skull.
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is surgery. The goal of the treatment is to reduce the intra-cranial pressure and to correct the deformities of the skull and face bones. This goal is achievable today by pre- and post-operatory 3D CT scan evaluation.

Can Scaphocephaly be corrected?

Numerous techniques have been used to correct scaphocephaly in infants including bilateral strip craniectomy, wide-strip craniectomy, the π procedure, total vertex craniectomy, endoscopic craniectomy and cranial vault remodeling with parietal flap cranioplasties3,4,6,7,10,11,13-15,17,18,20,22,23,25-30).

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How is Scaphocephaly prevented?

Parents can prevent the development of acquired (after-birth) plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, and scaphocephaly by:
  1. Providing sufficient tummy time during the day, when the baby is awake, starting soon after birth.
  2. Varying the position of the baby frequently.
Elena Rostova

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.