Surgical management of Mercedes-Benz pattern synostosis with early endoscopic strip craniectomy
Early endoscopic surgery is a safe and effective treatment for infants with Mercedes-Benz synostosis. Based on clinical criteria and limited imaging in some cases, the children have done extremely well with no need for additional surgery, but additional long-term follow-up is in process.
Authors
- Eric R. Hartman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9153-0483)
- Mark R. Proctor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5055-056X)
Institutions
- Boston Children's Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Neurosurgery Pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-12-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3171/2025.8.peds25157
- Primary Topic
- Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00