Neurocognitive and behavioral outcomes in metopic synostosis: relation to severity and surgical timing
In this single-center cohort, cognitive and behavioral outcomes in children with metopic synostosis are not associated with pre-operative severity or surgical timing. However, parental concerns are common, and the increased prevalence of behavioral problems in this population highlights the importance of long-term neurodevelopmental monitoring.
Authors
- Jolanda M. E. Okkerse (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7644-2548)
- Karolijn Dulfer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0158-6539)
- Mieke M. Pleumeekers
- Pauline A.E. Tio
- Merel J.A. van Staalduinen
- Irene M.J. Mathijssen
- Marie-Lise C. van Veelen
Institutions
- Erasmus MC (NL)
- Erasmus MC - Sophia Children’s Hospital (NL)
- Erasmus University Rotterdam (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Published
- 2026-01-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/prs.0000000000012842
- Primary Topic
- Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00