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Historical Perspectives on the Management of Craniosynostosis
Tyler J Holley1, Nathan J Ranalli2, Barry Steinberg3
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Tennessee Medical Center, 1930 Alcoa Highway, Suite 335, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA.
Abstract:
The history of craniofacial surgery is one of many fundamental advances by monumental figures. Although craniosynostosis has been known to exist for multiple centuries, modern management has evolved over roughly the last century. An overview of early history, early scientific exploration, the advancement of surgical treatment of craniofacial deformities and the current state of craniosynostosis management is discussed. To fully appreciate the evolution of craniosynostosis surgery, one must understand the gradual advancements that have brought the specialty to this modern era.
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