Contributors
Consulting Editor J. REGAN THOMAS, MD Mansueto Professor and Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Editor J. REGAN THOMAS, MD Mansueto Professor…
Craniofacial Anomalies
Craniosynostosis, in which 1 or more cranial sutures prematurely fuse, is associated with diverse environmental and genetic factors. Whereas isolated single-suture synostosis is usually sporadic and nonfamilial, FGFR mutations account…
Microtia Reconstruction
Microtia represents a spectrum of maldevelopment of the external ear. Reconstructive techniques may utilize an autogenous rib cartilage framework and require 2–4 stages; alternatively, an alloplastic framework can be used…
Soft Tissue Trauma and Scar Revision
Numerous techniques and treatments have been described for scar revision, with most studies focusing on the adult population. A comprehensive review of the literature reveals a paucity of references related…
Craniofacial Distraction Osteogenesis
Distraction osteogenesis (DO) may be the most versatile tool to become available to the craniofacial surgeon in recent years. It can be used in an ever-expanding register of clinical scenarios…
Pediatric Craniomaxillofacial Trauma
Trauma is a leading cause of death in children. The pediatric facial skeleton goes through progressive development and major changes, including change in the size ratio of the cranium to…
Pediatric Esthetic Otoplasty
Pediatric otoplasty is generally considered to be a “simple” procedure, but an astute surgeon recognizes the challenges of this operation and is mindful of the degree of detail involved in…
Cleft Lip and Palate
Cleft lip with or without cleft palate is the most common congenital malformation of the head and neck. Orofacial clefting could significantly affect the quality of life of the child…
