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26-07-2023 | Craniosynostosis | Original Article

Analysis of intracranial pressure waveform using a non-invasive method in individuals with craniosynostosis

Authors: Michele Madeira Brandao, Cristiano Tonello, Isabella Parizotto, Luciano Brandao Machado, Nivaldo Alonso

Published in: Child's Nervous System | Issue 1/2024

Abstract

Purpose

Craniosynostosis can lead to symptoms resulting from cranial compliance (CC) changes and intracranial hypertension (ICH), which may cause cognitive and visual impairment. Non-invasive methods have emerged, including a new device that captures and processes the intracranial pressure waveform (ICPw) by the skull’s oscillation. The present study evaluates ICPw obtained non-invasively (NIICPw) in patients with craniosynostosis.

Methods

This prospective, cross-sectional, and descriptive study was conducted at a single center. Patients diagnosed with craniosynostosis and who provided informed consent were included. A US Food and Drug Administration–approved mechanical extensometer device (Brain4Care Corp.) was used to obtain a NIICPw. An ophthalmologist did a point-of-care retinography to check the optic nerve papilla. The P2/P1 ratio and the morphology of the NIICPw were analyzed, as well as the retinography.

Results

Thirty-five patients were evaluated, and 42 registers were obtained because seven were assessed before and after the surgery. The two patients who presented papilledema had low CC (NIICPw shape Class 3 or 4). There was a significant association between NIICPw and papilledema.

Conclusion

The ratio P2/P1 and the NIICPw morphology provided by a non-invasive monitor are related to CC changes before papilledema occurs. This is especially useful in patients with craniosynostosis because invasive ICP monitoring is not always feasible. Further studies are warranted to establish the clinical utility of NIICPw in patients with craniosynostosis.

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Title: Analysis of intracranial pressure waveform using a non-invasive method in individuals with craniosynostosis
Authors: Michele Madeira Brandao
Cristiano Tonello
Isabella Parizotto
Luciano Brandao Machado
Nivaldo Alonso
Publication date: 26-07-2023
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords: Craniosynostosis
Intracranial Hypertension
Hypertension
Published in: Child's Nervous System / Issue 1/2024
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Electronic ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-023-06092-y

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Analysis of intracranial pressure waveform using a non-invasive method in individuals with craniosynostosis

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Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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