Speech, language, and cognitive development in children with isolated sagittal synostosis

Effectiveness of ultrasonographic evaluation of the cranial sutures in children with suspected craniosynostosis

“…CS is a part of more than 180 syndromes and is associated with various skeletal dysmorphisms [9]. Some studies found a significant association between CS and developmental delay [5,6].…”

“…Syndromatic craniosynostosis often involves multiple sutures. Single suture synostosis may cause only cosmetic deformity, but increased intracranial pressure [4] and neurodevelopmental delay [5,6] may be associated with this condition. Two major groups of infants are referred for imaging: those with small head circumference and those with head deformity.…”

Hearing loss in pediatric patients with isolated nonsyndromic sagittal synostosis

“…Becker rates of cognitive and/or behavioral abnormalities when compared to the general population [5]. In addition, Shipster et al found a significantly increased prevalence of speech and/or language impairments in a study of 76 children with INSS [7]. The etiology of these impairments is unknown.…”

“…The etiology of these impairments is unknown. Elevated intracranial pressure, peri-neonatal risk factors and otitis media were not associated with these speech and/or language impairments [2,7]. Conditions such as craniosynostosis which affect the development of the head and neck have the potential to impact the external, middle and inner ear structures and their function, leading to hearing loss [2].…”

Radiologische Veränderungen bei nichtoperierter isolierter Sagittalnahtsynostose

“…Er variiert zwischen 13,8 % (n = 246) und 24 % (n = 25) [5,6]. Die häufigsten Entwicklungsverzçgerungen bei Kindern mit isolierter Sagittalnahtsynostose sind Lese-und Rechtschreibschwierigkeiten, die von Shipster et al bei 37 % der Betroffenen diagnostiziert wurden [7]. Die Operation verbesserte diese Schwäche allerdings nicht.…”