Craniosynostosis is the result of the early fusion of one or more cranial sutures. The incidence of craniosynostosis is approximately 1 in 1700 births, with the sagittal suture being the most affected suture. 

An infant with prematurely fused sutures will display an abnormal skull morphology, with or without cranial growth deceleration. Early identification and referral to Neurosurgery is important for optimal intervention outcomes and can ensure least invasive surgical intervention. 

 

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