Craniosynostosis is the pathological premature closure of cranial sutures, leading to skull deformity and impaired normal brain growth. This study focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of one of its forms — trigonocephaly, which results from early fusion of the metopic suture. We conducted an analysis of morphological changes in the orbital region before and after fronto-orbital advancement. It was demonstrated that reconstructive surgery restores the anatomical proportions of the orbits and provides a pronounced aesthetic improvement. The obtained data confirm the high diagnostic value of multislice computed tomography (MSCT) as a method for diagnosing and objectively assessing the outcomes of surgical treatment of trigonocephaly.

craniosynostosis, trigonocephaly, metopic suture, multislice computed tomography, reconstructive surgery, pediatric neurosurgery.

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