Early Recognition of Raised Intracranial Pressure in Craniosynostosis Using Optical Coherence Tomography.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Craniosynostosis can be associated with raised intracranial pressure (ICP), which can pose deleterious effects on the brain and vision if untreated. Estimating ICP in children is challenging, whilst gold standard direct intracranial measurement of ICP is invasive and carries risk. This systematic review aims to evaluate the role of optical coherence tomography (OCT), a noninvasive imaging technique, for detecting raised ICP in children with craniosynostosis.

Methods

The authors conducted a systematic review of the literature published from inception until 19 August, 2019 in the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PubMed, MEDLINE, and EMBASE. Eligible studies evaluated the role of OCT in detecting raised ICP in children aged 0 to 16 years with craniosyno

SUBMITTER: Rufai SR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7769183 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan-Feb 01

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature