Petero Byakatonda
In Crouzons syndrome, the bones of the skull are fused together permanently so the head cannot expand normally as the brain grows. The brain is therefore forced to grow in the direction of least resistance. This, as leading craniofacial surgeon Dr Kenneth Salyer explains, can lead to constriction to the point of herniation of the base of the brain, and death. In altering the structure of Peteros skull, Salyer and his team may be able to give the boy some self-confidence, restore his sight and save his life.
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