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Genetic Influence on Neurodevelopment in Nonsyndromic Craniosynostosis.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery - 1 May 2022
Timberlake Andrew T, Junn Alexandra, Flores Roberto, Staffenberg David A, Lifton Richard P, Persing John A
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BACKGROUND: Nonsyndromic craniosynostosis is one of the most common anomalies treated by craniofacial surgeons. Despite optimal surgical management, nearly half of affected children have subtle neurocognitive deficits. Whereas timing and type of surgical intervention have been studied, the possibility of genetic influence on neurodevelopment in nonsyndromic craniosynostosis patients remains unexplored. METHODS:...
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