Craniosynostosis Treatment in India
About Craniosynostosis
Key Highlights
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Corrects abnormal head shape and prevents its progression.Relieves or prevents increased intracranial pressure, safeguarding brain development.Can be performed using minimally invasive endoscopic techniques for eligible infants, leading to smaller scars and faster recovery.Open cranial vault remodeling allows for extensive reshaping in more complex cases.Aims to optimize long-term neurological and cognitive outcomes for the child.
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of one or more prematurely fused cranial sutures (e.g., sagittal, metopic, coronal, lambdoid).
- Progressive, abnormal skull shape (e.g., scaphocephaly, trigonocephaly, brachycephaly).
- Evidence or risk of increased intracranial pressure.
- To prevent potential developmental delays, vision problems, or learning difficulties associated with restricted brain growth.
- The procedure is typically performed in infancy, often between 3 and 12 months of age, depending on the type and severity.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive evaluation including physical exam, 3D CT scan of the head, and sometimes genetic counseling.
- Consultation with a multidisciplinary team including a pediatric neurosurgeon, craniofacial surgeon, and anesthesiologist.
- Pre-operative blood tests and a general health check to ensure the infant is fit for surgery.
- Parents will receive detailed instructions regarding fasting (no food or milk) for a specified period before surgery.
- Discussion of the surgical plan, potential risks, and expected outcomes with the surgical team.
Risks & possible complications
- Standard surgical risks: reaction to anesthesia, bleeding, and infection.
- Blood transfusion may be required due to blood loss during the procedure.
- Injury to the brain or its protective lining (dura mater).
- Persistent or new skull deformity requiring further surgery.
- Fluid accumulation under the scalp (seroma) or around the brain (hydrocephalus).
- Rare risks include seizures, stroke, or neurological injury.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial recovery occurs in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for close monitoring of vital signs and neurological status.
- Pain is managed effectively with medications. Swelling and bruising around the eyes and face are common and subside over days to weeks.
- Most children are drinking fluids within a day and resume feeding shortly after.
- Parents are taught how to care for the incision site and may need to have the child wear a protective helmet post-operatively for several months, especially after endoscopic surgery.
- Follow-up appointments are scheduled to monitor healing, head growth, and developmental progress.
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Typical hospital stay:
5-7 days
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Expected recovery time:
4-6 weeks for initial recovery; full healing and helmet therapy (if used) may take several months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering craniosynostosis in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for craniosynostosis in India include Miot Hospital Chennai, Cytecare Hospital, Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform craniosynostosis. MediFyr helps you compare neurosurgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for craniosynostosis compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | INR 350 Thousand – 850 Thousand | 5-7 days | ~ 4-6 weeks for initial recovery; full healing and helmet therapy (if used) may take several months | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 1.23 Million – 2.98 Million | 5-7 days | ~ 4-6 weeks for initial recovery; full healing and helmet therapy (if used) may take several months | Know More |
Top hospitals for Craniosynostosis in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated neurosurgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing craniosynostosis.
Hyderabad, India
67 Doctors
Aditya Verma was a 4-month-old baby...
Aditya Verma was a 4-month-old baby from a small town in Uttar Pradesh. His parents, Priya and Rohan, first noticed his head seemed unusually long and narrow, and the soft spot on top felt rigid. Their pediatrician referred them to a neurosurgeon in Delhi. The doctor diagnosed sagittal craniosynostosis, explaining that the suture along the top of Aditya's skull had fused prematurely, restricting brain growth and causing the elongated head shape. He recommended an endoscopic strip craniectomy, a minimally invasive procedure, followed by helmet therapy. The surgery lasted 90 minutes. Aditya spent one night in the PICU and was home in three days. He wore a custom helmet for 10 months to gently reshape his skull as his brain grew. A year later, Aditya's head shape is normal, and he is hitting all developmental milestones. Priya and Rohan's journey was one of initial fear and anxiety, traveling to a big city for care, but they found immense relief and gratitude in the successful, minimally disruptive treatment. They now advocate for early screening in their community.
Neurosurgeons for Craniosynostosis
Explore experienced neurosurgeons who regularly perform craniosynostosis and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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