In this section, learner will get to know the different types of craniosynostosis and the management for each type in Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. The management of the most common sagittal craniosynostosis included endoscopic suturectomy before 5.5 months of age and vault reconstruction at the age of 1. For the late presenting sagittal craniosynostosis, midvault expansion is recommended for those needed. For metopic and unicoronal craniosynostosis, fronto-orbial advancement will be the first choice. For lamboid craniosynostosis, posterior vault expansion with or without Chiari decompression is the most commonly practice. Syndromic craniosynostosis is more complex which include posterior distraction osteogenesis in early stage, and later fronto-orbital advancement for vault expansion. Midface distraction will be performed for obstructive sleep apnea.

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