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Craniosynostosis A less invasive technique; University Hospital has been ranked #1 hospital in the San Antonio region by U.S. News & World Report seven years in a row.

The Center for Endoscopic Craniosynostosis Surgery provides a less-invasive treatment for craniosynostosis for infants. Parents  from around the world bring their children affected by craniosynostosis to University Hospital for treatment. Below, you will find more information and before and after photos of children treated by our team with sagittal synostosis, coronal synostosis, metopic synostosis, and lambdoid synostosis.

Program Highlights:

  • Minimal scaring and significantly reduced need for blood transfusions.
  • One-night hospital stay.

Sagittal Suture Synostosis:

Sagittal suture synostosis is the most common type of single suture synostosis in children and affects males more than females. A premature fusion of this suture causes the head to elongate and the forehead to become prominent.

Metopic Suture Synostosis:

Metopic synostosis is a condition where the baby’s head begins to take the shape of a triangle. The metopic suture runs from the baby’s nose to the top of the head.

Coronal Suture Synostosis:

A premature fusion of the left or right coronal suture, which runs from the ear to top of the head, causing a flattening of one side of the forehead. Often times there is visible asymmetry of the eyes.


Lambdoid Suture Synostosis:

Lambdoid synostosis is the premature closure of the left or right suture, located on the back of the head. You will notice the baby’s head begin to flatten on the affected side.

If your child or patient might have craniosynostosis, please fill out the form below and our team will contact you within two business days.

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Department of Neurosurgery
UT Health San Antonio
4502 Medical Dr. 2nd Floor, Rio Tower
San Antonio, Texas 78229
Phone: 210-358-8555
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