Background and objectives : Robin sequence (RS) is associated with glossoptosis, micrognathia, and airway obstruction. A U-shaped cleft palate may or may not be present. The retro-positioned mandible pushes the…
Introduction : Posterior vault remodelation can prevent intracranial hypertension, improve the Chiari malformation condition and the aesthetics concerns and delay the fronto-orbital advancement in syndromic craniosynostosis. Conventional techniques of posterior…
Background : Sphenoid dysplasia is a manifestation of Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), and occurs in over 7% of patients. Herniation of the temporal lobe through skull base defect produces spheno-orbialencephalocele….
Background : Distraction osteogenesis has been one of the most innovative concepts in craniomaxillofacial surgery through the last 25 years. Technology has evolved from the first application of external devices…
Background : Distraction osteogenesis (DO) as a treatment for pediatric craniomaxillofacial deformities enhances the patient’s typical restricted facial growth potential. Virtually planned tridimensional models are useful to design osteotomy’s location,…
Background and objective : The coronoid process hyperplasia is an uncommon finding in the literature. It is characterized by an enlargement of the coronoid process, causing a mechanical obstacle by…
Background : The long face syndrome is considered a particular dentofacial deformity characterized by an increase of anterior facial height generally associated to retrognathia. This condition involves a severe functional…
Background and objectives : Progressive Facial Hemiatrophy Syndrome (PFH) is characterized by a slow progressive atrophy that appears in early stages of life, affecting the subcutaneous tissue and subjacent fat…
Introduction : The fronto-orbital advancement cranial remodeling has been the traditional treatment of children with syndromic craniostenosis to treat potential neurological and ophthalmological complications. However, this technique does not correct…
While mandibular distraction is an accepted method to treat respiratory disturbances due to Pierre Robin Syndrome, the indications does not remain clear at all. We present our experience in seven…
