Synopsis ■ Traumas that would likely produce fractures in adults often do not in children due to intrinsic anatomical factors. ■ In addition to the unique anatomy of the pediatric patient, future growth and development must be accounted for when…
Access video lecture content for this chapter online at Elsevier eBooks+ History and evolution of palatoplasty Cleft palate surgery has been refined over hundreds of years. Early cleft care simply focused on physically separating the oral cavity from the nasal…
Access video lecture content for this chapter online at Elsevier eBooks+ History The social, cultural, and religious significance of the cleft lip has been documented throughout ancient history. Notable Peruvian pottery specimens dating back 3000 years have been linked to…