Complex Craniofacial Problems

Part 1 The human evolution and definition of growth, development and anomalies: history of craniofacial surgery; evolutionary biology and the study of craniofacial growth, development and dysmorphology; recent evolution of craniofacial structure; classification of craniofacial anomalies. Part 2 Initial analysis and concerns: radiological analysis and visualization of craniofacial anomalies; genetics and craniofacial syndromes; patient-parent-surgeon issues concerning craniofacial surgery; a philiosophical approach to craniofacial surgery. Part 3 Procedures and management: anaesthetic management in craniofacial surgery; surgical techniques for the correction of craniosynostosis and neurocranial asymmetry; reconstructive problems in cleft lip and palate and craniofacial malformations; hypertelorism correction; oculoplastic surgery in craniofacial surgery; analysis and principles of surgery for Treacher Collins syndrome; analysis and reconstruction of hemifacial microsomia; orthognathic considerations of maxillary and mandibular surgery; vascular malformations of the head and neck; craniofacial trauma and its management; management of craniofacial and cranial base tumors; microvascular surgical applications to the craniofacial area; applications of craniofacial techniques to aesthetic surgery; post-operative management following major craniofacial surgery; management of complications of craniofacial surgery. Part 4 New techniques and procedures: applications of autogeneous bone grafting for craniofacial problems; the use of alloplastic materials for craniofacial anomalies; the use of tissue expansion in craniofacial surgery; unusual problems and situations; new horizons in craniofacial surgery.