Classification of Subtypes of Apert Syndrome, Based on the Type of Vault Suture Synostosis

Background: Apert syndrome patients are different in clinical pathology, including obstructive sleep apnea, cleft palate, and mental deficiency. These functional deficiencies may be due to anatomic deformities, which may be caused by different forms of associated suture fusion. Therefore, a classification system of Apert syndrome based on the type of craniosynostosis pattern might be helpful in determining treatment choices.