Introduction Plastic and reconstructive surgery for the pediatric patient can involve any part of the body and includes children with a variety of pathologies related to coexisting diseases and syndromes. This may require surgery on the face, skull, thorax, and…
Introduction Rib graft is a useful adjunct for the reconstruction of the craniofacial skeleton and can be harvested in multiple forms to fit different situations. Rib graft may be harvested as a long, pliable bone graft. This is commonly used…
Introduction Calvarial graft may be the preferred bone graft for reconstruction of much of the craniofacial skeleton. Both cortical and cancellous bone can be harvested in relative abundance. Cortical calvarial bone graft is pliable, allowing for reconstruction of the complex…
Introduction Plastic and reconstructive surgery for the pediatric patient can involve any part of the body and includes children with a variety of pathologies related to coexisting diseases and syndromes. This may require surgery on the face, skull, thorax, and…