Craniofacial Surgery

Craniofacial anomalies are congenital malformations of the skull and face

Unicoronal Craniofacial anomalies Bicoronal Some are common, such as cleft lip and cleft palate. Some are quite rare.

Sagittal Parents should discuss their concerns with a pediatrician Craniosynostosis and proceed with the appropriate This defect occurs when referral to a the bones of a baby’s skull fuse craniofacial surgeon before the brain is fully formed. or a pediatric Treating craniosynostosis – which neurosurgeon. can have multiple stages – usually involves surgery to separate the fused bones. If there is no underlying brain abnormality, Any child with a head or the surgery allows a baby’s Normal infant facial abnormality should brain adequate space to skull grow and develop. be evaluated by a specialist. Metopic

Pierre Robin Sequence Lamboid A rare congenital condition Deformational primarily characterized in an posterior plagiocephaly infant with a smaller-than- normal lower jaw, which Your medical and surgical team can cause difficulties in will provide a surgical plan based breathing and feeding. on the needs of your child.

Some OMSs pursue a 1- or 2-year fellowship for advanced training Did you know in craniofacial surgery.

Complex Craniofacial Problems Conditions often requiring complex, long-term surgical and medical care. These include:

Apert Crouzon Pfeiffer Saethre-Chotzen Treacher Collins Syndrome Syndrome Syndrome Syndrome Syndrome

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