Neurocognitive Sequelae of Scaphocephaly

Abstract

Despite relative early correction of the skull shape, originally scaphocephalic children's neurocognitive performances do not reach the same level in all of the neurocognitive domains as their matched controls at school age. Early operation (</=1 month) may decrease this developmental delay. This implies that impairment of brain function has already taken place in utero. For the same reason an early operation seems to be justified not only for correction of the skull shape, but also to allow unrestricted development for the brain. Postponement of the operation would not serve either of these aims.