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Defining a Taxonomical Map for Craniosynostoses: An Integrated Nomenclature for Interdisciplinary Workflow and Problem Mapping in Craniosynostoses Management: A Feasibility Study

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, Volume 34, No. 5, Year 2023

Craniosynostoses is a complex clinical and management challenge. This is further complicated by varying phenotypes and specific challenges. Most complex craniosynostoses are approached and managed the same way despite the clinical variability. The goals for craniofacial surgery are common, but the nomenclature based on phenotype, genotype, sutural involvement, or syndromic nature does not shed light on the management workflow. The descriptive diagnosis and terminologies do not highlight the priorities and the operational issues, and most specialists dealing with these conditions remain in their field of tunnelled vision. In this article, the authors propose a concept of categorization based on initial patient presentation. In addition, the etiology and the treatment status, if available, are incorporated along with the presentation. The utility of our proposed categorization is to create a goal-based universal language among various specialists involved.
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Research Areas
Genetics And Genomics
Health System And Policy
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study