Infant Skull Puncture for Pressure Relief

The provider performs subsequent punctures of the dura, through the soft spot of the skull, known as the fontanelle, or the joint of the cranial bones in the skull, known as the coronal suture. The procedure is typically performed on infants to remove built up blood or cerebrospinal fluid and to relieve pressure. Choose a location to see hospital-reported price summaries. This page does not show national, sample, or aggregate pricing.