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unit of craniofacial surgery of the Hospital 12 de Octubrehas treated 800 children since 1990
pediatric surgeons analyze the craniofacial syndrome ina course
Madrid, may of 2012- the craniofacial surgery unit of theHospital Universitario 12 de Octubre has treated 800 patients since the beginningof its activity in 1990. Of these, approximately 90 presented syndromescraniofacial complex, as the syndrome from Crouzon, Apert or skulls on sheetclover. This unit has pioneered techniques for the treatmentmultidisciplinary in these patients, such as endoscopic surgery or distractioncranial and facial, which consists of a gradual expansion of the bones of theskull and face without leaving bone effects.
given the complexity of this type of patient and the hightraining of professionals from October 12, services ofNeurosurgery and maxillofacial surgery at this hospital have been organized in a mannerJoint the first national course advanced craniofacial surgery, dedicated tocraniofacial syndromes in patients requiring treatmentmultidisciplinary especially complex throughout his life.During two days of these analysisspecialists have delved into methods and tools to diagnosedifferent craniofacial syndromes, assessment of the implicationspathophysiological, planning of different techniques and treatmentssurgical. As one of the most relevant conclusions, they have insisted thatthe success of treatment lies in the possibility of addressing these pathologiescomplex in a multidisciplinary environment, in the hands of specialists with greatexperience in the management of these patients.
children with craniofacial syndromes are bydefinition an impairment in the closure of the vault of the skull, which producesnot only an aesthetic deformation but also a functional problem with increasecerebral pressure. Also the base of the skull, that may be affectedhad a negative impact on the air with problems of Hydrocephalus andcognitive delay associates.
these cases cannot be treated in a singleintervention, that the vital stabilization of the child occurs during theirfirst two years of life, so during their growth is necessaryperform enhancements with new interventions targeting the cosmetic result andsocio-labour integration.
