A5035210596- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress
- Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments
- Global Health and Surgery
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications
- Global Health Workforce Issues
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
2019-2021
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
2021
University of Southern California
2020
Objective: To identify factors associated with late cleft repair at a US tertiary children’s hospital. Design: Retrospective study of children CL/P using Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) records. Setting: Patients/Participants: Patients undergoing primary CL or CP CHLA from 2009 to 2018. Main Outcome Measures: Proportion who had delayed and American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) guidelines surgery. Results: In total, 805 patients—503 (62.5%) repair, 302 (37.5%)...
Midface hypoplasia dramatically affects the normative facial cascade. Simultaneous Le Fort III and I procedures (Le III/I) provide a powerful tool for achieving significant midface advancement. This study presents authors' approach addressing in setting of class malocclusion using III/I advancement.This was an institutional review board-approved retrospective patients who underwent advancement at institution from 2009 to 2019. Demographic, surgical, postoperative data were recorded. The...
Background Although combined monobloc facial bipartition with distraction (MFBD) may simultaneously correct multiple dimensions in patients syndromic craniosynostoses, complication risks limit its use. This study reassesses MFBD complications and outcomes to compare safety efficacy (MD) (FB) alone. Methods A retrospective review of MFBD, MD, FB cases for 10 years at a tertiary children's hospital was performed. Patient demographics surgical variables were compared between cohorts....
PURPOSE: Internationally, transportation distance is a major barrier to obtaining cleft care. Current guidelines recommend that all persons live within 2 hours of facility with lifesaving general surgery procedures available. However, ideal accessibility subspecialized remains unknown. This study evaluates distribution, demographics, and socioeconomic factors patients undergoing primary at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles in order better understand the geospatial dynamics METHODS: Following...
Introduction: Although combined monobloc bipartition with distraction (MBD) may simultaneously correct multiple facial dimensions in patients syndromic craniodystoses, complication risks limit its use. This study reassesses MBD complications and outcomes to determine safety efficacy compared (MD) (FB) alone. Methods: A retrospective review of all MBD, MD, or FB cases over 10 years at a tertiary children’s hospital was performed. Patient demographics, surgical variables, post-operative were...