Craniofacial Abnormalities and Craniosynostosis
Our world-class specialists at Children’s Hospital of New York can provide an expert diagnosis for craniofacial disorders through the following methods:
Prenatal ultrasound. If a cranial disorder is detected, we’ll work with you to develop a supportive course of action after the baby is born.
Evaluations for Infants and Children. We offer a full assessment of your child’s health and functions, including a systemic evaluation, genetic analysis, and familial planning.
Most craniofacial disorders require surgery for the health and well-being of the child. Our renowned pediatric neurosurgeons from Columbia and Weill Cornell Medicine with experts in plastic and craniofacial surgery, providing the finest customized care for children with craniofacial conditions.
Facial clefts, including cleft lip, cleft palate, and cleft lip revision
Ear malformations, such as microtia
Facial asymmetry
Congenital asymmetry of the upper and lower jaw
Cranial bone abnormalities
Maxillofacial reconstruction of the jaw bone, head, and teeth
Lower and upper jaw reconstruction, including for cleft lips and palates
Nasoalveolar molding (NAM). A non-surgical method using a plastic plate to reshape the upper lip, gums, and nostrils before cleft lip and palate surgery.
Ear/Nose/Throat Surgery to correct hearing, swallowing, and respiratory issues
Eye surgery, reconstructing a child’s eye structures.
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