title: Management of syndromic craniosynostosis.
abstract: Normalization of craniofacial malformation in syndromic craniosynostosis patients is an extended process. The care starts at birth and ends in adolescence. Multiple surgeries may be required for each deformity. The relationship among patient, family, and doctor team is important because they must understand the complete processes of management. Psychologists provide an important support mechanism.
authors.affiliation: Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390-9109, USA.
authors.forename: Sittachai
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tantipasawasin
authors.forename: Douglas P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Sinn
authors.forename: Ghali E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Ghali
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D019465:Craniofacial Abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D003398:Craniosynostoses / Q000601:surgery*; D003399:Craniotomy / Q000379:methods; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction; D019340:Osteotomy, Le Fort / Q000379:methods; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D012944:Social Support; D013165:Splints; D013577:Syndrome; D013997:Time Factors