Craniosynostosis
History Hippocrates provided the first description of what is now called craniosynostosis in 100 BC and noted the variation of skull deformities and correlated it with the pattern of cranial…
General Surgery
Congenital Ear Anomalies
For video accompanying this chapter see ExpertConsult.com . See inside cover for access details. Ear Development The intricate contours of the external ear are attributed to delicate elastic cartilage covered…
Oral Tongue and Mandibular Reconstruction
Introduction The oral tongue and mandible act as an inseparable functional unit of the lower face. Embryologically, tongue, mandible, and muscles of mastication share a common origin from the first…
Cleft Palate and Velopharyngeal Dysfunction
For video accompanying this chapter see ExpertConsult.com . See inside cover for access details. Embryology The primary and secondary palates arise from the frontonasal process and palatal processes of the…
Pharyngeal Reconstruction
Introduction The upper aerodigestive (UAD) tract is an intricate maze of alleyways, muscular tubes, and cords that allows humans to have a common functional pathway for oral intake and breathing,…
Vascular Anomalies
Introduction Vascular anomalies are disorders of the endothelium, which can be subclassified into vascular tumors and vascular malformations, distinguished by proliferating endothelium and quiescent endothelium, respectively ( Table 15.1 )….
Head and Neck Malignancies
Introduction Head and neck cancers are the sixth most common group of malignancies worldwide. In the United States, the estimated incidence is 65,000 new cases per year, which are most…
Rare Craniofacial Clefts
Craniofacial clefts include a complex and heterogenous group of deformities that affect the face, causing significant functional and appearance-related issues for affected patients. The term “rare” craniofacial cleft is used…
Burns: Acute Care and Reconstruction
Introduction Burns can be a devastating injury that is nondiscriminatory, affecting individuals of all ages, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds. In the United States the incidence of burn injuries continues to…
