The timing of surgical intervention in craniofacial anomalies.
When treating an infant or younger child with severe craniofacial synostosis, the burden is placed on the surgeon in making a decision regarding not only the design of the osteomy but also the timing of the surgical intervention. This article reviews the current treatment protocols for craniofacial anomalies.
Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, New York University Medical Center, New York.
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