Introduction Auricular deformities are quite common in the general population. Children with auricular deformities, particularly prominent ears, may be the subject of teasing by peers, which can affect psychosocial development, self-esteem, and school performance. In part, this may be due…
Introduction The prevalence rates of microtia and aural atresia vary widely in different regions of the world, from 0.83 to 17.4 per 10,000 live births. The vast majority of these anomalies are sporadic, but also they may be found in…
Introduction Comprehensive care of cleft palate deformities and velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD) requires a thorough understanding of the full spectrum of palatal abnormalities and their effect on feeding, airway, and speech, from infancy through adolescence. Palatal clefts may range in their…
Introduction The classic Pierre Robin sequence (PRS) refers to a constellation of physical findings characterized by microretrognathia and glossoptosis; cleft palate is an associated feature but is not required for the diagnosis of PRS. The posterior displacement of the base…