Management of Lambdoid Craniosynostosis: A Comprehensive and Systematic Review.

Background: Craniosynostosis is a condition characterized by the premature fusion of 2 or more skull bones. Craniosynostosis of the lambdoid suture is one of the rarest forms, accounting for 1-4% of all craniosynostoses. Documented cases are separated into simple (single suture), complex (bilateral), and associated with adjacent synostoses ("Mercedes Benz" Pattern) or syndromes (i.

Assessment of Optimal Imaging Protocol Sequences After Laser-Induced Thermal Therapy for Intracranial Tumors.

Background: Magnetic resonance-guided laser-induced thermal therapy (MRgLITT) is a novel, minimally invasive method currently being used to treat a wide range of intracranial pathologies. No accepted guidelines exist on what the appropriate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sequences are for evaluating short-term postablation changes, especially when patients are not able to receive gadolinium.

Objective: To evaluate which MRI sequences provide the greatest inter-rater reliability and least amount of variability in assessment of ablation volume after MRgLITT for intracranial neoplasms.