Craniofacial Distraction Osteogenesis
Distraction osteogenesis (DO) may be the most versatile tool to become available to the craniofacial surgeon in recent years. It can be used in an ever-expanding register of clinical scenarios…
General Surgery
Pediatric Craniomaxillofacial Trauma
Trauma is a leading cause of death in children. The pediatric facial skeleton goes through progressive development and major changes, including change in the size ratio of the cranium to…
Pediatric Esthetic Otoplasty
Pediatric otoplasty is generally considered to be a “simple” procedure, but an astute surgeon recognizes the challenges of this operation and is mindful of the degree of detail involved in…
Cleft Lip and Palate
Cleft lip with or without cleft palate is the most common congenital malformation of the head and neck. Orofacial clefting could significantly affect the quality of life of the child…
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…
