Publisher's Synopsis
Written by more than 30 experts in otolaryngology and other subspecialties who perform facial plastic and reconstructive surgery in children, this volume is a complete and up-to-date reference on the surgical treatment of facial abnormalities in paediatric patients. The book describes, in detail, the latest diagnostic techniques and surgical procedures for congenital and acquired abnormalities in all regions of the face and neck and offers valuable guidelines on appropriate timing of surgery. More than 300 illustrations complement the text, and each chapter provides references to the current literature.;The coverage of congenital abnormalities includes a timely discussion on craniofacial syndromes, coauthored by a geneticist and a member of a craniofacial disorder surgical team. Other problems covered include cleft lip and palate, trauma, and subspecialty topics such as benign and malignant tumours, orthognathic surgery, dermatological problems, anaesthesia, and psychological aspects of deformity and surgery.
