OPTIMIZATION OF SURGICAL STRATEGY FOR CRANIOSYNOSTOSIS IN CHILDREN BASED ON PREOPERATIVE MSCT DIAGNOSTICS

This study proposes an optimized surgical approach for craniosynostosis in children using preoperative multislice computed tomography (MSCT). A total of 150 retrospective cases and a pilot group of 80 patients were analyzed using tailored pediatric MSCT protocols. Morphometric parameters were compared with international craniofacial databases. Clinical, neurological, ophthalmological, and cosmetic outcomes were evaluated. Optimized protocols led to a radiation dose reduction of 30–40%. Advanced statistical methods, including t-test, ANOVA, and Bayesian network meta-analysis, revealed factors associated with better surgical outcomes. The proposed strategy significantly improved preoperative planning, surgical precision, and postoperative rehabilitation in pediatric patients.