Craniofacial developmental concepts in dynamic osteotomies and the Nautilus technique: A procedure created in Brazil for the treatment of craniosynostosis

Craniofacial development is the major focus of attention in surgical treatments for craniosynostosis. Growth rate, size, shape, and proportion soft tissue bone structures skull face are determinant factors establishment vital functions swallowing breathing, as well aesthetic balance facial features, so important patient's psychological identity. This manuscript revisits concept craniosynostosis reviews biological anatomical that come into play developmental process craniofacial structures, especially during infancy early childhood. It also describes Nautilus technique, a corrective procedure created implemented Brazil 2011—how it was how has evolved: we look back past 10 years, shed light onto what learned, on our contributions to improve over time, much still have discover this fascinating area.