TY - JOUR
T1 - Perioperative Management of Pediatric Patients with Craniosynostosis
AU - Koh, Jeffrey L.
AU - Gries, Heike
PY - 2007/9
Y1 - 2007/9
N2 - Craniosynostosis, premature closures of the skull sutures, results in dysmorphic features if left untreated. Brain growth and cognitive development may also be impacted. Craniosynostosis repair is usually performed in young infants and has its perioperative challenges. This article provides background information about the different forms of craniosynostosis, with an overview of associated anomalies, genetic influences, and their connection with cognitive function. It also discusses the anesthetic considerations for perioperative management, including blood-loss management and strategies to reduce homologous blood transfusions.
AB - Craniosynostosis, premature closures of the skull sutures, results in dysmorphic features if left untreated. Brain growth and cognitive development may also be impacted. Craniosynostosis repair is usually performed in young infants and has its perioperative challenges. This article provides background information about the different forms of craniosynostosis, with an overview of associated anomalies, genetic influences, and their connection with cognitive function. It also discusses the anesthetic considerations for perioperative management, including blood-loss management and strategies to reduce homologous blood transfusions.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.anclin.2007.05.008
DO - 10.1016/j.anclin.2007.05.008
M3 - Review article
C2 - 17884704
AN - SCOPUS:34548614253
SN - 1932-2275
VL - 25
SP - 465
EP - 481
JO - Anesthesiology Clinics
JF - Anesthesiology Clinics
IS - 3
ER -