Craniofacial Microsomia
Craniofacial microsomia (CFM) encompasses a broad spectrum of phenotypes. It is thought to result from defective development of the first and second pharyngeal arch structures, and generally presents with anomalies…
Intermediate and Definitive Cleft Rhinoplasty
Intermediate and definitive cleft rhinoplasties are a challenging part of definitive cleft care. The anatomy of the cleft nose is severely affected by the structural deficits associated with congenital orofacial…
Evaluation of Speech and Resonance for Children with Craniofacial Anomalies
Children with craniofacial anomalies often demonstrate disorders of speech and/or resonance. Anomalies that affect speech and resonance are most commonly caused by clefts of the primary palate and secondary palate….
Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Evaluation and Treatment
Velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD) can significantly impair a child’s quality of life and may have lasting consequences if inadequately treated. This article reviews the work-up and management options for patients with…
Cleft Lip Repair, Nasoalveolar Molding, and Primary Cleft Rhinoplasty
Cleft lip and palate are the fourth most common congenital birth defect. Management requires multidisciplinary care owing to the complexity of these clefts on midface growth, dentition, Eustachian tube function,…
Early Airway Intervention for Craniofacial Anomalies
This article reviews the presentation of children with craniofacial anomalies by the most common sites of airway obstruction. Major craniofacial anomalies may be categorized into those with midface hypoplasia, mandible…
Feeding Management in Infants with Craniofacial Anomalies
The instinctual drive to gain nourishment can become complicated by structural differences, physiologic instability and environmental influences. Infants with craniofacial anomalies may experience significant feeding and swallowing difficulties related to…
Genetic Evaluation for Craniofacial Conditions
There are thousands of craniofacial disorders, each with a different etiology. All cases of orofacial clefts have an underlying genetic cause, ranging from multifactorial with an underlying genetic predisposition to…
Craniofacial Surgery for the Facial Plastic Surgeon
Lisa M. Morris, MD, Editor Sherard A. Tatum, MD, FACS, FAAP, Editor Related posts: Contents Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Evaluation and Treatment Syndromic Craniosynostosis Cleft Palate Repair, Gingivoperiosteoplasty, and Alveolar Bone Grafting…
Forthcoming Issues
Forthcoming Issues February 2017 Facial Scar Management David B. Hom, Editor May 2017 Functional Rhinoplasty Benjamin C. Marcus, Editor August 2017 Facial Reconstruction Post-Mohs Surgery James B. Lucas, Editor Recent…
