Medical Information
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There are many different descriptive terms for a wide variety of craniofacial problems. However, the most common deformity seen today is called... -
In Apert syndrome there is also coronal suture fusion leading to brachycephaly as well as poor development of...
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This is characterised by a deficiency in growth of the mid-face between the mouth and brow. This results in children who have...
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The human head contains numerous bones surrounding the brain; together these bones are called the skull (or cranium)...
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This is a lack of development of one or both sides of the face. It has many names including hemifacial microsomia and...
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The guiding principle of craniofacial surgery is that the bony skeleton is the foundation for appearance, structure, and the function of...
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Crouzon syndrome consists of coronal suture fusion on both sides, producing a short, wide head (brachycephaly) in...
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There are many disorders of growth that can result in over or underdevelopment of the facial bones and jaws. These can all...
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An encephalocele results from failure in formation of the structures covering the brain in the embryo, leading to a hernia...
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This is one of several overgrowth syndromes. It is a generally a benign disease of bone that is characterised by...
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The sutures between the bones of the skull sometimes close or fuse prematurely. When this occurs it results in a deformity...
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Pfeiffer’s syndrome consists of brachycephaly due to coronal synostosis in association with broad thumbs and great toes...
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There are over 200 craniofacial syndromes. They feature premature fusion of the skull associated with an abnormal gene...
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Rarely, facial clefting may occur which is more extensive than the more common cleft lip and palate. These clefts are...
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Major injuries to the face and skull can now be successfully treated with craniofacial surgery techniques. Trauma can include...
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Occasionally, young children with tumours are brought to the attention of the craniofacial team. If cancerous, these tumours...