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Craniofacial clefts

C H Thorne1

  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, Bellevue Hospital, New York, New York.

Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|October 1, 1993
PubMed
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Advances in craniofacial cleft treatment, including early surgery and tissue expansion, have built upon Tessier

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Area of Science:

  • Craniofacial Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Pediatric Deformity Correction

Background:

  • The management of craniofacial clefts has seen incremental progress since 1976.
  • Tessier's classification of craniofacial clefts, introduced 20 years ago, remains a cornerstone in the field.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review advancements in the surgical treatment of craniofacial clefts.
  • To highlight the enduring significance of Tessier's contributions to craniofacial surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Review of surgical techniques and outcomes for craniofacial clefts.
  • Analysis of the impact of Tessier's classification on surgical practice.

Main Results:

  • Successful application of early surgical interventions.

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  • Effective use of cranial bone grafting, modern fixation, and tissue expansion techniques.
  • Reinforced understanding of the importance of Tessier's classification.

    • Conclusions:

    • Modern surgical approaches have enhanced the treatment of craniofacial clefts.
    • Tessier's classification continues to be a vital framework for understanding and treating these complex deformities.