The Clinical Management of Craniosynostosis

In this book, experts in craniosynostosis introduce the non-craniofacial specialist to how they can contribute to an afflicted child's welfare.

Children with craniosynostosis are born with congenital deformities of the face and skull. In severe cases associated problems are common. The child who is not properly cared for can end up blind, deaf and with severe learning difficulties. In addition, they may be left with unacceptable facial deformities. Outside specialized craniofacial units, there is at present nowhere for those involved in primary or secondary care to go for help with the many practical problems that these children present. In this book, a distinguished team of editors have assembled experts in the field to introduce the non-craniofacial specialist to what can be achieved and how they can contribute to the child's welfare. It will be essential reading for paediatricians seeking practical information about the management of these disorders, and for specialists in neurosurgery, ENT, ophthalmology, plastic surgery, maxillo-facial surgery, orthodontics, psychology, genetics, anaesthesia, audiology and speech therapy.

1. The growth of the skull and face David Dunaway and Robert Evans
2. The classification and clinical diagnosis of craniosynostosis Dominic Thompson and Jonathon Britto
3. The molecular genetics of craniosynostosis Willie Reardon and Jonathon Britto
4. The epidemiology and incidence of craniosynostosis Louise Wilson
5. The ante-natal diagnosis of craniosynostosis Lynn Chitty
6. Imaging and craniosynostosis Kling Chong
7. Principles of management of the child with craniosynostosis David Dunaway, Robert Evans, Richard Hayward and Barry Jones
8. Management of raised ICP Richard Hayward and Ken Nischal
9 Management of airway obstruction Susannah Leighton and Rod Lane
10. Management of ophthalmological complications Ken Nischal
11. Management of malocclusion and dental complications Robert Evans
12. Psychological considerations Daniella Hearst
13. Neurological problems of children with craniosynostosis and the role of the paediatrician Lucinda Carr
14. Speech and language development Caroleen Shipster
15. Hearing disorders Tony Sirimanna
16. The management of feeding problems in children with complex craniosynostosis Valerie Pereira
17. The role of the clinical nurse specialist Andrea White
18. Anaesthesia and the child with craniosynostosis Bob Bingham and Sue Mallory
19. The surgical management of the child with craniosynostosis David Dunaway, Robert Evans, Richard Hayward and Barry Jones
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