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September 3, 2021/Patient Stories

Father and Daughter Undergo Same Skull Surgery 27 Years Apart

Meet a father and daughter who now share a lifelong bond after undergoing the same skull surgery as infants to treat a rare condition called sagittal craniosynostosis.

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Father and Daughter Undergo Same Skull Surgery 27 Years Apart

Charlotte before and after cranial surgery. (Courtesy: Cleveland Clinic)

Dr. Bassiri performs follow-up exam.
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Charlotte and her father, Zeb.
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