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Craniosynostosis
- Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
- Symptoms & Signs
- Diagnosis & Tests
- Prevention & Expectations
- Treatment & Monitoring
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Treatment & Monitoring
What are the treatments for the disease?
Surgery often involves several surgical specialties, such as plastic and neurological surgery. It is usually done in multiple stages, with the first surgery done sometime in the first year of life. Subsequent procedures are often done later in childhood.
The goals of surgery are to:
What are the side effects of the treatments?
Complications of surgery to correct craniosynostosis are rare, but can include damage to the brain or eye. Surgery can also cause bleeding, infection, or allergic reaction to anesthesia.
What happens after treatment for the disease?
Follow-up will depend on the extent of the craniosynostosis and any corrective surgery. At times, further treatment and surgeries may be needed to treat deformities of the skull. Recovery from surgery may take a few days to a few weeks.
How is the disease monitored?
Any new or worsening symptoms should be reported to the healthcare provider.