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…
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…
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….
Pediatric Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Sherard A. Tatum, MD, FACS, FAAP, Editor It is indeed an honor to have been asked to guest edit the “Pediatric Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” issue of Facial Plastic…
Craniofacial Anomalies
Craniosynostosis, in which 1 or more cranial sutures prematurely fuse, is associated with diverse environmental and genetic factors. Whereas isolated single-suture synostosis is usually sporadic and nonfamilial, FGFR mutations account…
Microtia Reconstruction
Microtia represents a spectrum of maldevelopment of the external ear. Reconstructive techniques may utilize an autogenous rib cartilage framework and require 2–4 stages; alternatively, an alloplastic framework can be used…
Soft Tissue Trauma and Scar Revision
Numerous techniques and treatments have been described for scar revision, with most studies focusing on the adult population. A comprehensive review of the literature reveals a paucity of references related…
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…
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…
