Syndromes involving craniosynostosis and midface hypoplasia

Authors
Katzen, JT McCarthy, JG
Citation
Jt. Katzen et Jg. Mccarthy, Syndromes involving craniosynostosis and midface hypoplasia, OTOLAR CLIN, 33(6), 2000, pp. 1257
Citations number
62
Categorie Soggetti
Otolaryngology
Journal title
OTOLARYNGOLOGIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
00306665 → ACNP
Volume
33
Issue
6
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0030-6665(200012)33:6<1257:SICAMH>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
This article reviews a number of well-known syndromes involving craniofacia l synostosis and associated midface deficiencies. Syndromes discussed inclu de Apert's, Crouzon's, Saethre-Chotzen, and Carpenter's. Clinical character istics and genetic defects are discussed. A general approach to surgical ma nagement is outlined.