Sociodemographic Factors Associated with Delayed Presentation in Craniosynostosis Surgery at a Tertiary Children's Hospital.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Craniosynostosis is a common diagnosis requiring early referral to a pediatric plastic surgeon; however, disparities in healthcare may influence presentation timing and affect treatment options and outcomes. This study aimed to explore sociodemographic factors contributing to delay in craniosynostosis surgical consultation.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study of 694 California-based craniosynostosis patients at a tertiary children's hospital was performed from 2006 to 2023. State-specific Area Deprivation Index (ADI) and distance to the hospital were calculated using ZIP codes. Multivariate linear and logistic regressions considered race, insurance type, syndromic status, suture type, and ZIP code-based socioeconomic factors.

Results

Median age of presenta

SUBMITTER: Jolibois MI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11365692 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature