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Will minor sagittal craniosynostosis (scaphocephaly) that's untreated, become less noticeable and correct itself over time?
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Depends: Depends in the degree of synostosis. Sime children require surgical management whereas others we just monitor ever 3-6 months depending on age
Answered 11/28/2017
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