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Background:Maxillary hypoplasia and class III malocclusion are common in patients with cleft lip and palate. Typically, Le Fort I advancement is sufficient to correct this condition. In more severe phenotypes, hypoplasia extends cephalically to the ...
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Background:Patients with Pierre Robin sequence (PRS) often present with a wider U-shaped cleft palate rather than a narrower V-shaped cleft palate. We investigate if PRS patients with a U-shaped cleft are more likely to require velopharyngeal ...
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Introduction:ETS2 Repressor Factor (ERF) gene-related craniosynostosis is a rare condition characterized by pre- and/or post-natal fusion of 1 or more cranial sutures. In this report, we present our center’s experience managing ERF-related ...
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Study Design:Retrospective chart review.Background:Pediatric patients with facial trauma are often transferred to specialized trauma centers for advanced evaluations, but the necessity and impact of these transfers remain uncertain. This study aims to ...
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Introduction:An oropharyngeal teratoma, or epignathus, is a congenital tumor, most commonly found in neonates, that is believed to result from abnormal migration of primordial cells in the mediastinum or hypothalamic regions. Although benign, a feared ...
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Background and Purpose:In patients with craniofacial syndromes characterized by midface hypoplasia, subcranial or transcranial midface advancement is the preferred technique to attain optimal functional and esthetic results. This procedure entails the ...
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Purpose: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols have demonstrated success in improving recovery and minimizing complications after surgical procedures. While the American Society of Craniofacial Surgeons has begun to develop and implement ERAS ...
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A 30 month-old boy with a large congenital nevus on the scalp underwent tissue expansion followed by excision of a 12 cm × 16 cm area. The procedure resulted in an excellent cosmetic outcome and normal hair growth with no skull deformities on ...
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Midface augmentation and lower face fullness reduction is commonly performed in facial feminization surgery. Traditionally, approaches such as fillers, fat grafting, bone repositioning, and alloplastic implants have been performed. In the evolving ...
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Background:Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS) plays a significant role in gender-affirming care for transgender women. However, gender dysphoria (GD) levels after FFS are poorly quantified. In this systematic review, we evaluated the impact of FFS on GD....
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