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Nasal and sagittal craniofacial deviation (vertex-nasion-gnathion) correction greater than 80% was achieved in 80% of patients, with 77% achieving 100% correction. Supraorbital rim advancement of the ipsilateral eye was obtained in 98% of cases, with correction of frontal plagiocephaly the last deformity to achieve correction.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec>\n<jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>Early treatment of coronal synostosis with endoscopy-assisted craniectomy and postoperative molding helmets leads to significant correction of craniofacial abnormalities, including vertical dystopia, nasal deviation, sagittal misalignment, and ipsilateral proptosis. This treatment method is associated with minimal trauma, blood loss, and transfusion rates, and typically only requires 1 overnight stay. 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