Craniofacial microsomia. A primary or secondary surgical treatment program

J G McCarthy

Craniofacial microsomia. A primary or secondary surgical treatment program

Clin Plast Surg. 1997 Jul;24(3):459-74.

Author

J G McCarthy¹

Affiliation

¹ Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, New York University Medical Center, New York, USA.

PMID: 9246513

Abstract

Craniofacial microsomia is a complex deformity involving the craniofacial skeleton and the overlying soft tissues. This article discusses treatment programs with consideration of the variability in several anatomic areas and the severity of the deformity. A classification system for mandibular pathology is described.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Child
Child, Preschool
Craniofacial Abnormalities / classification
Craniofacial Abnormalities / pathology
Craniofacial Abnormalities / surgery*
Facial Asymmetry / classification
Facial Asymmetry / pathology
Facial Asymmetry / surgery*
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Surgery, Plastic / methods*
Treatment Outcome