81. Blake S Craniosynostosis Page Blake s craniosynostosis Page. Please feel free to email me with any questions/concerns. Please visit some other children s websites about. craniosynostosis. http://theemericks.homestead.com/CS.html

Blake's Craniosynostosis Page Before Surgery This is Blake at 2 months old, just 1 month before surgery Day 1 It was so hard to see our precious baby all hooked up. Day 2 My husband Jim had to suction the drool from around Blake's mouth after they removed the ventilator. Day 2 Blake was pretty swollen at this point. He weighed 17 lbs in this picture at only 3 months old! Day 3 The doctors removed the bandage but left a strip of gauze in its place. Day 5 Blake's grandparents visited him daily in the hospital. They used staples to close his incision which ran from ear to ear. Day 1 This is probably the most heartbreaking picture. They had to put him on a ventilator just in case he swelled so much that he couldn't breathe. Thankfully, he never really needed it! Any Questions? Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions/concerns. Please visit some other children's websites about Craniosynostosis 1-1/2 months after surgery No, they didn't have to shave his head, he's just a baldie! Blake's scars are beginning to fade. It took a very long time for him to grow enough hair to where we don't notice the scar as much anymore. 6 years after surgery This is Blake's most recent picture.

82. Craniosynostosis And Craniofacial Disorders (in Conjunction With craniosynostosis and craniofacial disorders (in conjunction with the Craniofacial Center). Treatment. The treatment of craniosynostosis is surgical. http://www.hmc.psu.edu/pediatricneurosurgery/services/craniofacial.htm

83. Craniosynostosis (Craniofacial Anomaly) webbed. craniosynostosis (Craniofacial Anomaly). What is craniosynostosis? The What causes craniosynostosis? craniosynostosis occurs http://bonsecourshamptonroads.greystone.net/Content.asp?PageID=P01106

84. CMGS-Craniosynostosis/13.1.00 craniosynostosis. craniosynostosis is caused by the premature fusion of one or more cranial sutures, preventing further growth along the suture. http://www.ich.ucl.ac.uk/cmgs/cranio99.htm

Craniosynostosis Craniosynostosis is caused by the premature fusion of one or more cranial sutures, preventing further growth along the suture. Excessive growth at other sutures to compensate for this leads to an abnormal head shape. It affects approximately 1 in 2500 individuals, and may be caused by genetic or environmental factors. It is a factor in over 100 described syndromes, most of the common syndromes are dominantly inherited, and in most syndromes the craniosynostosis is accompanied by limb abnormalities suggesting that aspects of craniofacial development share common molecular pathways. The abnormal skull growth may be associated with increased intracranial pressure, impaired cerebral blood flow, airway obstruction, impaired vision and hearing and learning difficulties. Therefore, it can cause significant problems despite advances in surgical management. The FGFRs Mutations have been described in craniosynostosis syndromes in FGFR1, 2 and 3 but not FGFR4. Mutations in craniosynostosis syndromes have also been reported in two other genes, MSX2 and TWIST. A single family has been shown to have Boston craniosynostosis as a result of an MSX2 mutation, and Saethre-Chotzen syndrome has been shown to result from mutations in TWIST. TWIST The TWIST gene encodes a transcription factor with a helix-loop-helix domain. Twist genes have been characterised in mouse, human

85. The Department Of Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery GIVING TO RUSH. Rush Craniofacial Center, Treatment for craniosynostosis Isolated Includes plagiocephaly, scaphocephaly, trigonocephaly, brachycephaly http://www.rush.edu/patients/plasticsurgery/craniofacial/isolated.html

Rush Craniofacial Center Treatment for Craniosynostosis Isolated Includes plagiocephaly, scaphocephaly, trigonocephaly, brachycephaly Initial team evaluation with emphasis on orbital and neurocranial development. Release craniosynostosis with cranial/orbital decompression and reshaping (infancy). Annual team evaluation for neurocranial and neuromotor development. To learn more, or to arrange an appointment, contact: Rush Craniofacial Center Rush University Medical Center 1725 W. Harrison, Suite 425 Chicago, IL 60612 Phone: (312) 563-3000 Fax: (312) 563-2514 E-mail: jpolley@rush.edu Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Rush Craniofacial Center About the Center ... FOR RUSH EMPLOYEES

86. Craniosynostosis Comments , Larry Boehm, Webist Comments about muhealth.org s craniosynostosis. I wanted you to know how successful our craniosynostosis Web site has been since it was developed last summer. http://web.missouri.edu/~lboehm/commentscranio.shtml

Larry Boehm Webist MU Extension 1-98 Agricultural Building Columbia, MO 65211-7160 COMMENTS ON MUHEALTH.ORG Babyfaces Clinton visit Craniosynostosis ... Photo pages Building relationships daily through MU Health Care's web service Comments about muhealth.org's Craniosynostosis I'm the father of the 131st patient of Dr. Jimenez and Dr. Barone. God Bless Dr. Jimenez and Dr. Barone. L Stephens Mustang, Oklahoma I wanted you to know how successful our craniosynostosis Web site has been since it was developed last summer. We have received many, many inquiries about the new technique to treat craniosynostosis that Dr. Jimenez and Dr. Barone developed. We have done surgery on patients as a direct result of the internet. Already 11 families have seen our web site and brought their babies here for the endoscopic strip craniectomy surgery (it is only done here). These families are from Alaska, North Carolina, Baltimore, Chicago, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Florida and Missouri and would not have come had they not "surfed the net" for information on craniosynostosis. I have several e-mail and phone inquiries daily. The internet is a powerful tool, one that is being used more and more by parents seeking information about doing the best thing for their children. Larry Boehm is in the process of revising the current website which should bring even more patients to Children's Hospital for care.

87. Craniosynostosis external forces which deform a baby s head shape (positional or deformational plagiocephaly) or a malformation of the cranial vault sutures (craniosynostosis). http://viper.med.unc.edu/surgery/neurosurgery/craniosynostosis.html

CRANIOSYNOSTOSIS WHAT TO EXPECT ONCE SURGERY IS POSTED INFORMATION AND APPOINTMENT PLAGIOCEPHALY CRANIOSYNOSTOSIS (back to the top) The human skull is formed by bone plates, which are connected by fibrous regions called sutures (Rad 1a-1d). These sutures remain open and soft during infancy to allow the skull to expand as the brain grows underneath the bone plates. The open sutures will allow the child's brain to triple in size by age two. The sutures will fuse shut later in childhood. Craniosynostosis is defined as premature closure of the sutures while the baby is still in the womb. This problem occurs during fetal development and affects approximately 1 in 2,000 infants. When the suture(s) closes too early, the bones along the fused suture(s) will not grow and there will be compensatory overgrowth along the other sutures that remain open. Craniosynostosis can cause problems that are neurologic (brain related) and morphologic (skull shape related). The lack of bone growth at a fused suture can affect brain growth and lead to subsequent injury to the brain. Also, the abnormal growth patterns related to these fused sutures can cause malformations of the skull and surrounding structures of the orbits (eye sockets) and face. The treatment of craniosynostosis requires surgery in order to release the involved suture and reshape the malformed bones of the skull. The goals of surgery remove the involved suture so that brain growth can occur normally and improve the facial appearance. A team that includes a pediatric neurosurgeon, pediatric craniofacial surgeon, pediatric anesthesiologist, and a pediatric intensive care specialist is essential in order to achieve a successful surgical result while minimizing risk and morbidity.

88. Plastic Surgery - Craniosynostosis (Craniofacial Anomaly) What is craniosynostosis? The normal skull consists of several plates of bone that are separated by sutures. What causes craniosynostosis? http://uuhsc.utah.edu/healthinfo/adult/plassurg/cranio.htm

Craniosynostosis (Craniofacial Anomaly) Other conditions in which craniofacial anomalies may occur: Apert's Syndrome - The head usually appears short in the front and back and may be pointed at the top. Other characteristics may include webbed fingers and toes, widely spaced and protruding eyes, and dental crowding. Carpenter Syndrome - This syndrome typically includes traits such as abnormally short fingers, webbed toes, extra toes, underdeveloped jaw, highly arched palate, widely spaced eyes, and/or low-set, deformed ears. Half of patients with Carpenter syndrome also have heart defects. Cleft Palate / Cleft Lip - The incomplete closure of the lip and/or the roof of the mouth results in this defect. Crouzon's Syndrome - Characterized by abnormalities in the skull and facial bones, this syndrome often causes the skull to be short in the front and the back. Flat cheek bones and a flat nose are also typical of this disorder. Pfeiffer Syndrome - This rare disorder is characterized by abnormalities of the skull, hands, and feet. Saethe-Chotzen - An unusually short or broad head is usually an indicator of this disorder. In addition, the eyes may be spaced wide apart and have droopy eyelids, and fingers may be abnormally short and webbed.

89. Craniosynostosis Detailed information on craniosynostosis, including causes, types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. craniosynostosis. What is craniosynostosis? http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/peds_craniofacial/cranio.cfm

@import url(/assets/UVAHealth/ssi/css/greystone_advance.css); Adolescent Medicine Allergy/Asthma/Immunology Blood Disorders Burns Cancer Common Injuries/Poison Tips Craniofacial Anomalies Dermatology Diabetes/Endo/Metabolism Eye Care Genitourinary/Kidney High-Risk Newborn High-Risk Pregnancy Infectious Diseases Medical Genetics Mental Health Nervous System Disorders Normal Newborns Oral Health Orthopaedics Pediatric Surgery Respiratory Disorders Terminal Illness in Children Transplantation FIND A DOCTOR MAKE AN APPOINTMENT CALENDAR OF EVENTS CLINICAL TRIALS Craniosynostosis What is craniosynostosis? The normal skull consists of several plates of bone that are separated by sutures. The sutures (fibrous joints) are found between the bony plates in the head. As the infant grows and develops, the sutures close, forming a solid piece of bone, called the skull. Craniosynostosis is a condition in which the sutures close too early, causing problems with normal brain and skull growth. Premature closure of the sutures may also cause the pressure inside of the head to increase and the skull or facial bones to change from a normal, symmetrical appearance. What causes craniosynostosis?

90. BabyCenter | Community: BBS - Children With Special Needs | Microcephaly And Cra yesterday and she wants to send her to a specialist for her little head9 microcephaly) and the plates of her skull fusing together too quickly (craniosynostosis http://bbs.babycenter.com/board/baby/babydevelopment/1849/thread/936337

var ACM, oPopup, oDefPopup, offsetTop=10, offsetLeft=10; You seem to have disabled JavaScript. To take full advantage of our site and functionality, we recommend you enable Javascript. How? Preconception Pregnancy Baby ... Children with special needs "Microcephaly and Craniosynostosis info?" Posts: Last Post: May 2, 2004, 7:29 PM (PDT) JOIN IN: See all Boards Create a new thread Add a message WATCHES: My watches Start watching this thread HOW TO: Getting started Community Guidelines Back to Children with special needs Messages First Last Author: hollholl Apr 7, 2004 , 7:56 AM (PDT) DD went to the dr yesterday and she wants to send her to a specialist for her little head9 microcephaly) and the plates of her skull fusing together too quickly (craniosynostosis). The soft spot is also closing a lot faster than it should. Dd is almost 4 mos and it is only about the circumference of my pinky. Has anyone had this problem? I have gone online and scared myself silly with tooo much info. What questions should I ask the specialist? We are concerned w/ dd's future. It seems like the range of this problem is so varied, from no problems to major mental retardation. Dd seems fine right now, doing all that a normal 4 mo old would. How worried should I be? I am waiting to hear from the specialist to set up an appointment for a scan and consultation and I am going nuts! TIA!

91. Cleftplate-Craniosynostosis What is craniosynostosis? craniosynostosis is the medical condition when two or more of the normally separate bones of the skull grow together too soon. http://www.oumedcenter.com/CustomPage.asp?guidCustomContentID={EA9148F4-AC92-458

92. Virtual Children's Hospital: Paediapaedia: Craniosynostosis Paediapaedia Neurological Diseases craniosynostosis. Plain films detect 89% of craniosynostosis while CT detects 94% of craniosynostosis. http://www.vh.org/pediatric/provider/radiology/PAP/NeuroDiseases/Craniosyns.html

Paediapaedia: Neurological Diseases Craniosynostosis Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D. Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed Clinical Presentation: Irregularly shaped skull. Etiology/Pathophysiology: Is premature closure of a suture. Can be either primary (idiopathic) or secondary (due to skeletal dysplasias and syndromes, metabolic disease, hematologic disorders, ventricular shunting, and miscellaneous malformations). The primary ones develop in utero and are apparent at birth or shortly thereafter. There is a 3:1 male predominance. Pathology: Not applicable Imaging Findings: The skull is altered in shape. The involved suture may appear narrowed, demonstrate parasutural sclerosis, sharpening and straightening of the sutural edges, and development of bony bridges. There may be partial or complete fusion of a suture, but a short segment of synostosis often produces the same deformity as a complete fusion. Multiple sutures are involved 11% of time. Plain films detect 89% of craniosynostosis while CT detects 94% of craniosynostosis. Sagittal craniosynostosis (dolichocephaly, scaphocephaly) accounts for 56% of cases and has an elongated cranial vault.

93. IRSC - Musculoskeletal Disorders, Craniosynostosis Musculoskeletal Disorders craniosynostosis. http://www.irsc.org:8080/irsc/irscmain.nsf/sub?readform&cat=Musculoskeletal Diso

94. Craniology.org Latest Updated. Adalia Kay F craniosynostosis May 15 2004, 0318 AM Author Solace. Zachy M craniosynostosis May 4 2004, 0912 AM Author criki. http://forums.craniology.org/index.php?&act=Garage&CODE=12&CID=46

95. Craniology.org Latest Updated. Zachy M craniosynostosis May 18 2004, 1023 PM Author criki. Jaden Jayce M craniosynostosis May 18 2004, 0159 PM Author PAENDOMOM. http://forums.craniology.org/index.php?&act=Garage&CODE=12&CID=43

96. OUP: Craniosynostosis (2/e): Cohen craniosynostosis Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Management Second Edition. Edited by M. Michael Cohen, Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial http://www.oup.co.uk/isbn/0-19-511843-X

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97. NoodleLinks: Craniosynostosis Topic craniosynostosis Submitted by Kristin on November 01st, 2001 Annotated Bibliography. CMSC Craniofacial Clinic. craniosynostosis and Parents Support. http://www.noodletools.com/noodlelinks/links/q82hci9u_227820.html

Topic: Craniosynostosis Submitted by Kristin on November 01st, 2001 Annotated Bibliography CMSC Craniofacial Clinic causes of craniosynostosis. It also gave a lot of specific information on the different types of craniosynostosis. Occurance rates for craniosynostosis in general, and for each of the specific types of craniosynostosis are also given. Possible causes of each specific type are also explained, and separate predictions for treatment are made. Craniofactial Diseases . Adelaide University Pediatric Neurosurgery. 21 Oct. 2001 detailed information on the types of craniosynostosis and the syndromes associated with this. The most interesting part of this site is that they used x-rays and pictures of actual skulls from before and after surgery with each type of syndrome and craniosynostosis. Along with information about the different types, this page also provided information on how it should be treated, and what type of surgery that should be used. Some information on the features involved with craniosynostosis were also described.

98. CRANIOSYNOSTOSIS-BRACHYDACTYLY Features Listed For craniosynostosisBRACHYDACTYLY. McKusick craniosynostosis; Hypertelorism; Hypoplastic maxilla (excluding malar region); Hypoplastic phalanges; http://www.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk/dhmhd-bin/hum-look-up?2608

99. OUP USA: Craniosynostosis: M. Michael Cohen craniosynostosis. Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Management. craniosynostosis, the early fusion of skull sutures, is a serious abnormality of infancy and childhood. http://www.oup.com/us/catalog/general/subject/Medicine/Surgery/?ci=019511843X&vi

100. Craniosynostosis craniosynostosis. Alternative Names Expectations (prognosis) p. In the idiopathic form of craniosynostosis, the postsurgical results are generally good. http://www.mercydesmoines.org/adam/encyclopedia/ency/article/001590trt.asp

document.frmSearch.txtDoctorSearch.onkeydown = CheckKeyDoctor; document.frmSearch.txtHealthNewsSearch.onkeydown = CheckKeySite; Disease Injury Nutrition Poison ... Prevention Craniosynostosis Alternative Names: Premature closure of sutures Treatment: p It is important that this condition be evaluated and diagnosed early so as to achieve the best possible cosmetic result. Surgery to open the sutures has been very successful in preventing the deformities of premature closure. Expectations (prognosis): p In the idiopathic form of craniosynostosis, the post-surgical results are generally good. Craniosynostosis associated with inheritable syndromes have less optimal outcomes. Complications: p Untreated craniosynostosis results in deformity of the head that can be severe and, if uncorrected, permanent. Calling your health care provider: p Call your health care provider if you think your child's head has an unusual shape. Review Date: 6/19/2001 Reviewed By: Charles Prestigiacomo, M.D., Department of Neurological Surgery, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Send A M e -Card Gift Shop ... Kids Zone 1111 6th Avenue - Des Moines, Iowa 50314 - Phone: (515) 247-3121

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