The Impact of Age at Surgery on Long-Term Neuropsychological Outcomes in Sagittal Craniosynostosis
Patel A, Yang JF, Hashim PW, Travieso R, Terner J, Mayes LC, Kanev P, Duncan C, Jane J, Jane J, Pollack I, Losee JE, Bridgett DJ, Persing JA. The Impact of Age at Surgery on Long-Term Neuropsychological Outcomes in Sagittal Craniosynostosis. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2014, 134: 608e-617e. PMID: 25357055, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000000511.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLong-term neuropsychological outcomesWhole-vault cranioplastyNeuropsychological outcomesLong-term cognitive functioningHigher full-scale IQReading-related learning disabilitiesFull Scale IQWord readingCognitive functioningNeuropsychological measuresVerbal IQImproved long-term neurological outcomeNeuropsychological functionLearning DisabilitiesSagittal suture craniosynostosisIQNeurodevelopmental testsImpact of ageStrip craniectomyLong-term neurological outcomeNumerical operationsCLINICAL QUESTION/LEVELSuperior abilityTime of surgeryTechnique of surgery