Infantile Hemangiomas
Management of infantile hemangiomas includes a combination of observation, medical therapy, laser treatments, and surgery. The nomenclature to describe these lesions has been standardized and should be adhered to. The…
Surgical Speech Disorders
Most speech disorders of childhood are treated with speech therapy. However, two conditions, ankyloglossia and velopharyngeal dysfunction, may be amenable to surgical intervention. It is important for surgeons to work…
Starting a Cleft Team
Facial plastic surgeons have a comprehensive understanding of the challenges that patients with cleft lip and palate encounter in form and function. Because there are areas in the United States…
Pediatric Facial Nerve Rehabilitation
Facial paralysis is a rare but severe condition in the pediatric population. Impaired facial movement has multiple causes and varied presentations, therefore individualized treatment plans are essential for optimal results….
Utilization of Free Tissue Transfer for Pediatric Oromandibular Reconstruction
Head and neck tumors requiring large composite resections are rare in pediatrics. Large soft tissue and/or bony resections are usually the result of a neoplastic, traumatic, or infectious process. Sarcomas…
Pediatric Septorhinoplasty
In the appropriately selected patient, septorhinoplasty can benefit a pediatric patient presenting with significant nasal trauma, abscess, or mass that will likely result in a progressive deformity in the growing…
Pediatric Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Sherard A. Tatum, MD, FACS, FAAP, Editor It is indeed an honor to have been asked to guest edit the “Pediatric Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” issue of Facial Plastic…
Forthcoming Issues
Forthcoming Issues Rhinoplasty: Contemporary Innovations Richard E. Davis, Editor Midface Rejuvenation Anthony P. Sclafani, Editor Evidence-based Procedures in Facial Plastic Surgery Lisa Ishii and Travis Tollefson, Editors Recent Issues August…
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 SHERARD A. TATUM, MD, FACS, FAAP…
