A5073723853- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Alkaline Phosphatase Research Studies
- dental development and anomalies
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Heterotopic Ossification and Related Conditions
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Abdominal vascular conditions and treatments
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Vascular anomalies and interventions
- Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations
- Bone health and treatments
University of Utah
2020-2024
University of California, San Diego
2023
Creative Commons
2020-2022
University of Utah Hospital
2020-2022
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
2022
Jefferson College
2016
University of California, San Francisco
2016
With limitation of in-person clinical visits due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth has emerged as an important platform deliver healthcare. Satisfaction with been examined previously in adult plastic surgery population. However, studies examining its use and satisfaction pediatric population are limited. In this study, we explore patient/caregiver rapid institution our clinic factors affecting scores.From March 2020 February 2021, families patients seen via video at center were invited...
Abstract The purpose of this clinical report is to present the novel management a type Tessier 3 cleft which was treated using palatal expander in reverse fashion reapproximate craniofacial skeleton allowing for closure palate and soft tissue cleft. Reapproximation bony component achieved without osteotomies allowed easier earlier realignment components To our knowledge, first use expansion treatment Reverse made more straightforward should be considered as useful adjunct wide facial clefts.
Background: The whistle deformity, a deficiency of tissue in the central upper lip, is consequential outcome primary cleft lip repair. Among multiple described reconstructive options, wide-hinged island swing transposition labial enhancement (WHISTLE) flap procedure by Grewal et al has been shown to be reliable technique that restores continuity orbicularis oris muscle and creates more natural appearing tubercle element. This article aims refine WHISTLE with addition tailored mucomuscular...
Robust, reliable, and reproducible closure of lumbosacral myelomeningocele defects remains a challenge. In infants with defects, multiple methods soft tissue coverage have been described. These include various cutaneous, fascial, muscle flaps grafts. This is done relative ease when ample present but becomes extremely difficult for large distally located defects. We here our technique in newborns, associated short- medium-term outcomes. demonstrate the anatomy this fresh cadaver dissection...
Although perinatal lethal hypophosphatasia (HPP) was once a disease with universally poor prognosis, it has now become rare but treatable condition the advent of enzyme replacement therapy asfotase alfa. As result, greater population patients HPP are presenting abnormal head shape and craniosynostosis. The authors present here 3 cases HPP, 1 treated traditional open cranial vault remodeling 2 utilizing distraction osteogenesis techniques. All demonstrated outcomes comparable to those...
Summary For secondary alveolar bone grafting in cleft patients, the success of graft take is dependent upon creating an ideal environment for both bony and soft tissue healing. This particularly challenging patients with existing fistulas, wide clefts, bilateral where large mobilization required to get a tensionless repair, micro-motion around significantly higher. Herein we describe our method manufacture placement custom postoperative maxillary splint following grafting. Our encompasses...
Cleft repair has been in constant evolution since its inception. Conventional of the cleft hard palate involves closure nasal and oral mucosa without bony reconstitution. In many instances, this approach is adequate, but, particularly complete clefts, lack support can lead to collapse maxillary arch, dental crowding, posterior cross-bite. To address these shortcomings, our institution performs a two-staged palatoplasty with concomitant bone grafting alveolus second stage. A retrospective...