10.1055/b-0038-162670 18 Velopharyngeal DysfunctionJenny T. Chen, Maia N. Braden, Joseph Lopez, Timothy W. King, Anand Kumar, and Howard Wang Summary Velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD) describes the improper closure of the velopharyngeal…
10.1055/b-0038-162669 17 Secondary Cleft Lip and Nasal ReconstructionMichael Alperovich and Roberto L. Flores Summary Secondary cleft lip and nasal deformities following primary cleft surgery represent some of the greatest reconstructive…
10.1055/b-0038-162667 15 Cleft PalateIngrid Ganske and Carolyn R. Rogers-Vizena Summary Cleft palate is a congenital craniofacial anomaly that affects feeding, hearing, and speech. The hard palate gives structural support, and…
10.1055/b-0038-162668 16 Robin’s SequenceNoopur Gangopadhyay and Kamlesh B. Patel Summary Robin’s sequence is characterized by the triad of micrognathia, glossoptosis, and airway obstruction; in 50% of cases, a cleft palate…
10.1055/b-0038-162666 14 Bilateral Cleft LipAlexander C. Allori Summary Repair of bilateral cleft lip has been regarded by many to be among the most challenging and rewarding of plastic surgical procedures….
10.1055/b-0038-162661 9 Osseous Lesions of the Craniofacial RegionSalim Afshar Summary Osseous lesions in the craniofacial region can be discovered in a variety of clinical and radiological scenarios and often present…
10.1055/b-0038-162653 1 CraniosynostosisGary F. Rogers and Stephen M. Warren Summary Craniosynostosis is the premature fusion of one or more cranial sutures. It can occur in isolation (non-syndromic) or in association…
10.1055/b-0038-162662 10 Distraction OsteogenesisElizabeth Zellner and Derek M. Steinbacher Summary Distraction osteogenesis, the gradual repositioning of osteotomized bone in order to generate new bony matrix, is a powerful tool for…
10.1055/b-0038-162658 6 Rare Craniofacial CleftsCassio Raposo, Rizal Lim, and Reza Jarrahy Summary The treatment of rare craniofacial clefts starts with making an accurate diagnosis, including an identification of all altered…
10.1055/b-0038-162660 8 CranioplastyArin K. Greene and Gary F. Rogers Summary The two most important variables to be considered for cranioplasty are whether the problem is related to contour (onlay) or…
