Growth curves for intracranial volume in normal Asian children fortify management of craniosynostosis

Craniosynostosis alters the morphology of cranial vault, prevents normal cranial growth, and can elevate intracranial pressure over time. Surgical goals in the event of craniosynostosis are to reduce intracranial pressure and to achieve aesthetic cranial contours, but the timing of such surgery is open to debate. Although excess intracranial pressure must be avoided, premature surgical interventions may necessitate secondary revisions. Also, direct attempts to measure intracranial pressure are invasive by design and thus may not be feasible in every case.

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