Fearon JA

[BACKGROUND] The authors sought to evaluate current craniofacial training in the United States to achieve perspective on changes over time and to gain insights into possible process improvements. [METHODS] Following a review of the San Fra…

[LEARNING OBJECTIVES] After studying this article, the participant should be able to: (1) Make the appropriate diagnosis for each of the single-sutural synostoses, based on the physical examination. (2) Explain the functional concerns assoc…

[BACKGROUND] The deficient abdominal wall musculature associated with prune belly syndrome often results in numerous functional disabilities, including diminished cough, impaired bladder and bowel function, and poor posture and balance. Tra…

This article classifies and describes the anterior transfacial approaches to the cranial base as determined by the anatomic location of the lesions. With the use of craniofacial techniques, many of these lesions now may be resected without …

The coronal scalp incision often leaves a noticeable scar causing the hair to part away from it, especially when wet. Changing the straight-line to a zigzag incision, called the stealth incision, eliminates this obvious deformity.…

Certain procedures for facial advancement may carry greater risk than others. While many believe that separating the cranial base by monobloc advancement leads to a higher complication rate, no comparative series between the Le Fort III and…

A child with duplicate maxilla is presented, along with a review of the literature of similar cases. Partial duplications of the maxilla are frequently accompanied by cleft lip and palate, multiple uvulae, hypertelorbitism, and intracranial…