Investigation of Anthropometric Properties of Babies With Craniosynostosis
Investigation of Anthropometric Properties of Babies With Craniosynostosis
Craniosynostosis is a malformation affecting the head and face, in which one or more sutures
 in the skull are fused prematurely. Premature union of one or more sutures causes changes in
 the shape of the skull base and dome, resulting in asymmetrical or restricted head and facial
 enlargement. It has been reported that in craniosynostosis, the bone enlargement is
 perpendicular to the fused sutures with the counterbalancing expansion. Craniosynostosis
 usually involves the union of a single cranial suture, but in some cases it has been observed
 that it may involve more than one suture in the baby's skull. An asymmetrical appearance is
 observed on the faces of babies, especially an unusual appearance in the form of eyes and
 skulls. It may present with neurological defects such as hydrocephalus, mental retardation,
 vision and hearing loss, as well as cosmetic deformities in the skull and facial bones. The
 general prevalence of craniosynostosis is around 1/2500 births. Generally, in single suture
 synostoses, there is no clear neurological finding except deformity. In multisuture
 synostoses there are a wide spectrum of findings such as increased intracranial pressure,
 hydrocephalus, syringomyelia, Chiari malformation, venous anomalies, ophthalmologic problems,
 growth retardation and epilepsy. Early diagnosis and treatment provides enough room for the
 baby's brain to grow and develop. It is thought that by measuring the anthropometric
 properties of these babies, the course of their development will be examined.
Babies diagnosed with craniosynostosis at birth will be included in this study. The patients
 will be diagnosed using a combination of physical examination, skull radiographs and 3
 dimensional computerized tomography scans.A voluntary consent form will be signed by the
 parents of all subjects indicating that they are willing to participate in the study.
 Anthropometric measurements of all subjects will be measured with the Star Scanner device.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Being under 2 years old

 -  Being diagnosed with non-syndromic craniosynostosis

 -  Agreeing to participate in the study

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Having a craniomaxillofacial fracture

 -  Having a history of surgery

 -  Having a congenital anomaly that affects growth or development