[Reduction cranioplasty for hydrocephalic macrocephaly: clinical observations and literature review]

Reduction cranioplasty for extreme hydrocephalic macrocephaly is performed for acquiring motor skills (head holding, sitting, moving), aesthetic correction and social adaptation of children. The authors analyze literature data and describe 2 patients with congenital hydrocephalic macrocephaly who underwent shunting surgery followed by reduction cranioplasty in early age using resorbable mini-plates. Reduction cranioplasty decreased skull volume, improved social adaptation of children and ensured favorable aesthetic outcome.