Main description:

Addressing the complete range of craniofacial anomalies, from cleft lip and orthognatic surgery to acute facial fractures and tumors, Craniofacial Surgery provides step-by-step instruction on the anesthetic management, surgical work-up, and operative treatment of complex congenital or acquired anomalies affecting the head, upper face, and jaw. Written by seasoned experts who have developed a thorough clinical and basic knowledge in this evolving discipline, this source will comprehensively analyze basic areas of craniofacial surgery, and set the standard for the management of these challenging clinical entities.

Written in a basic science format slanted towards neurological disorders Craniofacial Surgery covers

Contents:

Introduction. Embryology of the Head and Neck/Craniofacial Growth and Developmental Biology/Anatomy. Unilateral Cleft Lip/Palate. Secondary Cleft Lip/Palate Deformities.
Craniofacial Clefts. Orthodontics and Cephalometrics. Craniofacial Anomalies and Their Correction. Craniosynostosis. Craniofacial Syndromes. Orthognatic Surgery. Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction. Management of Acute Facial Fractures. Management of Established Traumatic Deformities. Craniofacial Tumors. Use of Craniofacial Techniques in Aesthetic Surgery. Evaluation and Management and Avoidance of Complications in Craniofacial Surgery