CT scan and craniostenosis.
The authors propose the use of CT scan in the diagnosis of patients with suspected craniostenosis. The technique offers a valid preoperative screening, uncovering associated malformations, and in addition, is particularly useful in following assessment. It can therefore, reduce surgical indications and limit conventional neuro-radiologic investigations.
D001921:Brain / Q000002:abnormalities; D006801:Humans; D012886:Skull / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed