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[Apert syndrome, a plastic surgery-reconstructive problem in hand surgery?]
Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, Plastische Chirurgie : Organ Der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft Fur Handchirurgie : Organ Der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft Fur Mikrochirurgie Der Peripheren Nerven Und Gefasse : Organ Der V
|May 1, 1985
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Early surgical intervention is crucial for optimal outcomes in Apert syndrome treatment. Timely correction in infants yields better results than delayed surgery in older children, even with similar surgical quality.
Area of Science:
- Craniofacial surgery
- Pediatric plastic surgery
- Developmental abnormalities
Background:
- Apert syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by premature fusion of skull bones and distinctive hand and foot abnormalities.
- Surgical correction aims to address craniofacial deformities and improve function, but optimal timing remains a key consideration.
- Outcomes can vary significantly, highlighting the need to understand factors influencing treatment success.
Abstract:
Success in the treatment of Apert's syndrome depends not only on the quality of surgical correction but also upon its timing. Two nearly identical patients were treated with similar good surgical results. However, one was 12 years old at the time of surgery and the other fifteen months. The infant showed a good result, while the older child had little or no profit despite the anatomical correction of his hands.