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1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital of Buffalo, NY, USA. PADIDEH@msn.com
Pediatric Clinics of North America
|January 16, 1999
Summary
This article reviews common pediatric plastic surgery issues like scars, tattoos, and earlobe tears, plus cleft lip/palate and adolescent breast surgery. It guides pediatricians on diagnosis, referral, and surgical outcomes for children and families.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Plastic Surgery
- Child Health
Background:
- Primary care pediatricians frequently encounter various pediatric plastic surgical concerns.
- Common issues include unfavorable scars, tattoos, torn earlobes, and secondary burn deformities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide primary care pediatricians with an overview of common pediatric plastic surgical problems.
- To guide pediatricians on diagnosis, evaluation, and appropriate referral for these conditions.
- To summarize surgical outcomes and the approach to pediatric patients and their families.
Main Methods:
- Review of common pediatric plastic surgical conditions.
- Summary of surgical interventions for cleft lip and palate.
- Overview of plastic surgery for adolescent breast conditions.
Main Results:
- Unfavorable scars, tattoos, torn earlobes, and secondary burn deformities are common pediatric plastic surgical issues.
- Cleft lip and palate surgery and adolescent breast surgery are also discussed.
- Emphasis on diagnostic criteria, evaluation methods, and referral pathways.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric plastic surgical problems require specific diagnostic and management approaches.
- Appropriate referral and understanding of surgical outcomes are crucial for optimal care.
- A child and family-centered philosophical approach enhances treatment effectiveness.