Demographic characteristics of craniosynostosis patients in Asia

The mean age of our patients is relatively high compared to previous, Western studies. Through this research, we recognized that cultural discrepancies regarding the expectations of Asian parents may lead to prolonged diagnosis of CRS patients, and yet even relatively older CRS infants can successfully be treated with surgical intervention. The prevalence of CRS types and BSID-II development scores varied compared to those in previous Western studies. Further investigations at the genetic level are required to compare the different populations. To diagnose CRS in an effective and timely manner, a physician must be aware of the general characteristics and understand the variations between Western and Eastern populations.