title: [Dolicocephaly and premature synostosis of the sagittal suture].
abstract: Guided by the literature historical, racial, genetical and diagnostical aspects, likewise associated syndromes and malformations of dolichocephaly and premature sagittal synostosis are represented, also own clinical, roentgenological, pneum- and electroencephalographic findings of 57 patients. Vascular disturbances of brain were striking, further emotional lability and tendency for relapsing depressions. Psychosocial problems of patients with scaphocephaly are discussed in detail and from that a conditional indication for cosmetic correction is asserted.
authors.affiliation: Bezirksfachkrankenhaus für Psychiatrie und Neurologie, Mühlausen.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Fehlow
mesh_terms: D002508:Cephalometry; D003398:Craniosynostoses / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D012886:Skull / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Beitrag zum Langschädel und zur vorzeitigen Verknöcherung der Pfeilnaht.