econstruction of the mandible presents unique challenges to the head and neck surgeon. Although mandibular defects can result from trauma, infection, congenital deformities, or osteonecrosis, it most commonly occurs following ablative surgery for the treatment of benign or malignant neoplasms. Primary intrabony mandibular carcinoma is rare; therefore, the involvement of the lower jaw is usually...

Interest regarding stem cell based therapies for the treatment of congenital or acquired craniofacial deformities is rapidly growing. Craniofacial problems such as periodontal disease, cleft lip and palate, ear microtia, craniofacial microsomia, and head and neck cancers are not only common but also some of the most burdensome surgical problems worldwide. Treatments often require a multi-staged...

A variety of congenital syndromes affecting the face occur due to defects involving the first and second BAs. Radiographic evaluation of craniofacial deformities is necessary to define aberrant anatomy, plan surgical procedures, and evaluate the effects of craniofacial growth and surgical reconstructions. High-resolution CT has proved vital in determining the nature and extent of these syndrome...

The congenital upper lip sinuses are rare and they have previously been reported only in 40 cases. We have presented a case report of congenital midline upper lip sinus in an elderly age. Although the treatment modality is very easy and successful in any cases, the etiology of this rare congenital situation has been obscure and further studies should be done to find out.

BACKGROUND Various methods for primary repair of bilateral cleft lip have been developed, but they often produce inadequate results, such as an upturned nose or a short columella. We perform primary lip repair with muscle reconstruction to correct depression of the nasal floor and inferoposterior displacement of the alar base. Then, open rhinoplasty to project the nasal tip is performed during ...

congenital malformation (cm) will begin to emerge as one of the major childhood health problems .treatment and rehabilitation of children with congenital malformations are costly and complete recovery is usually impossible. the aim of this study was to determine frequency of cm in yazd central city of the islamic republic of iran to find out if there has been any difference in the rate and type...

the exclusion of the general surgery of the deep structures of the foot or face. In connection with the face are considered birthmarks, congenital growths, iuevi, abscesses, ulcerations, parasitic diseases, surface tumours, dental abscess, incised wounds, fractures and dislocations, burns and scalds, plastic surgery, deformities of the eyelid and eyeball, deformities of neurotic origin, &c. In ...

Flattening of the nasal tip and shortness of the columella are two of the deformities that remain following successful repair of a bilateral cleft of the lip. Until now, correction has not been possible without producing undesirable scars on the surface of the nose or lip. A three-dimensional Z-plasty on the alar rim achieves columellar lengthening and forward projection of the tip, but it does...

Aim: To review the causes, symptoms, treatment, prevalence and diagnosis of VanDerWoude Syndrome. Objective : This review aims at analysing the genetic defects and facts about this rare disease in human population. Background : VanDerWoude syndrome is an autosomal dominant syndrome characterized by a cleft lip or cleft palate, distinctive pits of the lower lips, or both. It is the most common s...

OBJECTIVES To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of ultrasound for detecting prenatal facial clefts in low-risk and high-risk populations. METHODS This study prospectively followed up a non-selected population, namely all pregnant women who underwent routine second-trimester prenatal ultrasound screening in the Utrecht region during the 2-year period from January 2007 to December 2008. ...