Finding the Right First Job
Finding the right first job is a product of hard work through self-evaluation and thorough understanding of the process. It requires the guidance of mentors and understanding the goals you…
Conjoined Twins
Conjoined twins have long been of interest to the medical community. Evaluation is complex and tailored to the unique variant. A thorough multidisciplinary work-up, including surgical specialties, nursing, anesthesia, and…
A Comprehensive Approach to Robin Sequence
Robin sequence is a congenital condition characterized by micrognathia, glossoptosis, and airway obstruction with or without cleft palate. The condition is best managed by a multidisciplinary team proficient in treating…
Congenital Lower Extremity
The most common plastic surgery-related congenital conditions of the lower extremity are: constriction ring, lymphedema, syndactyly, nevi, and vascular anomalies. Principles of reconstruction are based on the condition and type…
Congenital Differences of the Hand and Pediatric Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy
Congenital hand differences and brachial plexus birth palsy is a broad and extensive topic. Each of these conditions discussed in this article can vary in severity. The goal of treatment…
Pediatric Vascular Anomalies
Vascular anomalies represent a heterogeneous group of disorders arising from developmental abnormalities in the endothelial and lymphatic systems, affecting various anatomic locations, and ranging in severity from benign to complex…
Craniofacial Microsomia
Patients with craniofacial microsomia comprise a diverse clinical cohort that requires individualized attention and surgical consideration that benefits from multidisciplinary team management to optimize functionality and esthetics. Specific concerns regarding…
Cleft Palate
The primary function of the palate is to separate the nasal and oral cavities and facilitate the production of normal speech. The velar levator veli palatini (LVP) muscular sling is…
