Exploring Pediatric Oculo-Cranial Pressure Dynamics in Children

Intracranial pressure (ICP) measurement is crucial in pediatric patients for diagnosing and managing conditions such as glaucoma, congenital hydrocephalus, and other neuro-ophthalmological disorders. Normal ICP ranges from 0.5–1.0 kPa in children, with deviations indicating potential pathologies like brain trauma, which can disrupt cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dynamics and venous return. Early detection of ICP changes is vital for timely intervention, yet traditional methods, including lumbar puncture, are limited in providing continuous monitoring. This has led to an increased interest in non-invasive methods, including wireless technologies, which offer safer alternatives for continuous ICP assessment.

Recent studies have not only highlighted the relationship between ICP and intraocular pressure but also explored the correlation between oculo-cranial pressure gradients and various pediatric diseases. Emerging research also advocates for ocular assessments like optical coherence tomography (OCT) and fundus blood flow measurements to provide indirect assessments of ICP changes. This has opened new avenues for diagnosing and managing pediatric patients, integrating neurosurgical and ophthalmological expertise. This convergence is key to advancing patient care, particularly for pediatric conditions influenced by ICP fluctuations.

This Research Topic focuses on the link between intracranial pressure (ICP) and pediatric neuro-ophthalmological disorders, such as glaucoma and hydrocephalus. It also aims to evaluate and advance non-invasive methods for pediatric ICP monitoring, such as optical coherence tomography (OCT) and fundus blood flow measurements, to improve diagnostics and treatment strategies. Our objective is to unify neurosurgical and ophthalmological approaches to enhancing early detection and patient management in conditions affected by ICP variations. The goal is to foster innovation in pediatric care by integrating new research findings and technologies that address the challenges of monitoring and managing ICP-related disorders in children.

We invite contributions addressing the following themes:

• The correlation between ICP and intraocular pressure in children.

• The effect of oculo-cranial pressure change/gradient in pediatric disorders.

• The efficacy of non-invasive ICP monitoring techniques in pediatric patient management.

• Interdisciplinary research that integrates neurosurgical and ophthalmological perspectives for a holistic approach to pediatric ICP-related disorders.

We welcome original research articles, reviews, methodological papers, clinical study reports, systematic reviews, opinions, editorials, hypotheses and theories, data reports, and case reports that contribute to these themes.

Submissions should aim to enhance the existing knowledge base, propose innovative solutions, and highlight the clinical implications of their findings in the context of pediatric care.

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• Case Report
• Clinical Trial
• Editorial
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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Clinical Trial
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Review
• Study Protocol
• Systematic Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: non-invasive ICP measurement, pediatric neurosurgery, pediatric glaucoma, congenital hydrocephalus, oculo-cranial pressure oradient

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