Prevalence of sleep disorders in children with cerebral palsy; A questionnaire-based observational study
Conclusion and Discussion: Children with CP have under-reported SD and DIMS is the most common type of SD. There is a linear correlation between the extent of topographical and motor afflictions and SD. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences - November 1, 2022 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Shilpa Kulkarni Tanmay Sanjay Jadhav Source Type: research
Metabolic implications of antiepileptic therapy among children with epilepsy
Divyani Garg, Suvasini SharmaJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2021 16(4):267-268 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences - November 1, 2022 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Divyani Garg Suvasini Sharma Source Type: research
Evaluation and management of nonsyndromic craniosynostosis
Tushar Marbate, Shweta Kedia, Deepak K GuptaJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2022 17(5):77-91Nonsyndromic craniosynostosis (NSC) is more common than syndromic craniosynostosis and predominantly involves single suture. It affects sagittal, coronal, metopic, and lambdoid sutures in the decreasing order of frequency. A surgery for NSC is generally recommended to avoid potential neurodevelopmental delays and sequelae of raised intracranial pressure. Open calvarial vault reconstruction, strip craniectomy with/without the use of a postoperative molding helmet, strip craniectomy with spring implantations, endoscopic suture rele...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences - September 19, 2022 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Tushar Marbate Shweta Kedia Deepak K Gupta Source Type: research
Management of Chiari 1 malformation and hydrocephalus in syndromic craniosynostosis: A review
Siddharth Vankipuram, Jonathan Ellenbogen, Ajay Kumar SinhaJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2022 17(5):67-76Chiari 1 malformation and hydrocephalus are frequent findings in multi-suture and syndromic craniosynostosis patients. In this article, we review the pathogenesis, clinical significance, and management options for these conditions with comments from our own experience. The role of premature fusion of skull base sutures leading to a crowded posterior fossa and venous outflow obstruction resulting in impaired cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) absorption is highlighted. Management options are unique in this group and we advoc...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences - September 19, 2022 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Siddharth Vankipuram Jonathan Ellenbogen Ajay Kumar Sinha Source Type: research
Ophthalmological care of patients with craniofacial disorders
Jaime Grant, Joe Abbott, Desiderio Rodrigues, Sally L PainterJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2022 17(5):61-66Patients presenting with craniofacial conditions present a unique challenge from an ophthalmological view point. There are no set guidelines as to their management or their long-term monitoring and follow-up. Largely, this should be the remit of a dedicated craniofacial team. Here we present pertinent ophthalmological pathology occurring in combination with craniosynostosis alongside the protocol employed in Birmingham Children’s Hospital for the management of these patients. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences - September 19, 2022 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Jaime Grant Joe Abbott Desiderio Rodrigues Sally L Painter Source Type: research
Craniosynostosis: A pediatric neurologist & #8217;s perspective
Shruthi N M, Sheffali GulatiJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2022 17(5):54-60Craniosynostosis is premature fusion of sutures of the cranium, resulting in an abnormal skull shape and restriction of brain growth. It may affect either a single suture or multiple sutures. In most cases, craniosynostosis is secondary to an underlying abnormality of the growing brain; however, syndromic craniosynostosis is not uncommon. It might lead to several complications such as raised intracranial pressure, neurological deficits, and neurodevelopmental disabilities. Pediatric neurologists do play a significant role in early identification...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences - September 19, 2022 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Shruthi N M Sheffali Gulati Source Type: research
Endoscopy in craniosynostosis surgery: Evolution and current trends
Neena I Marupudi, Breanne Reisen, Arlene Rozzelle, Sandeep SoodJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2022 17(5):44-53Over the past 30 years, advances in endoscopic technology and advancing interest in the benefits of minimally invasive approaches for craniofacial surgery have resulted in these techniques becoming a part of the standard of care in the treatment of craniosynostosis. In this review, we discuss the evolution and adoption of endoscopic-assisted strip craniectomy procedures. In addition to reviewing the studies describing various nuances and modifications to minimally invasive strip craniectomy, attention to compar...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences - September 19, 2022 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Neena I Marupudi Breanne Reisen Arlene Rozzelle Sandeep Sood Source Type: research
Multisuture and syndromic craniosynostoses: Simplifying the complex
Suhas Udayakumaran, Arjun Krishnadas, Pramod SubashJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2022 17(5):29-43Most complex craniosynostoses are managed the same way as syndromic craniosynostoses (SCs), as these patients often experience similar problems regarding cognition and increased intracranial pressure (ICP). The evaluation and treatment plan for craniosynostoses is complex, and this, additionally, is complicated by the age at presentation. In this article, the authors review the complexity of SCs in the presentation and management. An algorithm is necessary for such multifaceted and multidimensional pathology as craniosynos...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences - September 19, 2022 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Suhas Udayakumaran Arjun Krishnadas Pramod Subash Source Type: research
Applications of 3D photography in craniofacial surgery
Christian Duncan, Nick E Pears, Hang Dai, Will A P Smith, Paul O'HigginsJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2022 17(5):21-28Three-dimensional (3D) photography is becoming more common in craniosynostosis practice and may be used for research, archiving, and as a planning tool. In this article, an overview of the uses of 3D photography will be given, including systems available and illustrations of how they can be used. Important innovations in 3D computer vision will also be discussed, including the potential role of statistical shape modeling and analysis as an outcomes tool with presentation of some results and a re...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences - September 19, 2022 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Christian Duncan Nick E Pears Hang Dai Will A P Smith Paul O ' Higgins Source Type: research
Imaging in craniofacial disorders with special emphasis on gradient echo Black-Bone and Zero Time Echo MRI sequences
Conclusions: This review identified only five clinical studies reporting a high accuracy of MRI-based 3D bone reconstruction in 47 pediatric candidates to surgical correction of craniosynostosis. Although promising, limited evidence (Level IV) exist that BB and ZTE MRI could help in the surgical planning for craniosynostosis management. The results of two ongoing randomized clinical trials, which are actively enrolling patients, will hopefully help answering this research question. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences - September 19, 2022 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Mario Ganau Nikolaos C Syrmos Shailendra A Magdum Source Type: research
Management of hypertelorism
Conclusions: Complex craniofacial conditions such as hypertelorism have to be treated only in specialized craniofacial centers by a multidisciplinary team. The caseload has to be high, and the follow-up is very strict to get the benefits of experience to improve the results. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences - September 19, 2022 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Philippe Pellerin Source Type: research
Guest Editorial
Ajay Sinha, Deepak Gupta, Suhas UdayakumaranJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2022 17(5):3-3 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences - September 19, 2022 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Ajay Sinha Deepak Gupta Suhas Udayakumaran Source Type: research
Surgery for craniofacial disorders
Dattatraya MuzumdarJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2022 17(5):1-2 (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences - September 19, 2022 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Dattatraya Muzumdar Source Type: research
Optic nerve glioma in neurofibromatosis: Radiological clues to diagnosis in a young child
Harsh Patel, Biswaroop Chakrabarty, Rachna Dubey, Atin Kumar, Sheffali GulatiJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2021 16(3):264-265A 13-month-old boy presented with delay in attainment of milestones. On examination, he had café au lait spots and central hypotonia. MRI brain with contrast revealed bilateral bulky enhancing optic nerves with involvement of chiasma. Mid-orbit downward kinking and pseudo-cerebrospinal fluid sign classical of optic nerve glioma (OPG) with neurofibromatosis1 (NF1) could be well appreciated in the MRI. Correct identification of OPG may help in the diagnosis of NF1 in a young child, as ...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences - June 3, 2022 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Harsh Patel Biswaroop Chakrabarty Rachna Dubey Atin Kumar Sheffali Gulati Source Type: research
Characteristic neuroimaging findings in & #946;-propeller protein-associated neurodegeneration
Travis LarshJournal of Pediatric Neurosciences 2021 16(3):262-263β-propeller protein-associated neurodegeneration (BPAN) is a subtype of neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation. Characteristic neuroimaging features can help distinguish BPAN from other disorders and prompt confirmatory genetic testing. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences - June 3, 2022 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Travis Larsh Source Type: research
