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.
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Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, New York University Medical Center, New York.
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