Main description:

Based on the experience at one of the largest centers for craniosynostosis and craniofacial malformations, this book reports on the clinical use of a rare technique known as Frontofacial Monobloc Advancement (FFMBA), one of the most rewarding procedures for upper- and mid-face reconstruction in patients with faciocraniosynostosis, a rare craniofacial anomaly associated with premature fusion of multiple cranial sutures presenting with brachycephaly, orbital proptosis, maxillary hypoplasia and anterior crossbite.

Technical refinements and strategic planning have made it almost a routine procedure at the French Reference Center for Craniosynostosis and Craniofacial Malformations.

This easy-to-consult, well illustrated book includes technical tips and indications for its use in Crouzon, Pfeiffer and Apert syndromes. It also provides a protocol, including a proposed management algorithm for faciocraniosynostosis. As such, it will appeal to craniofacial surgeons, especially those at large craniofacial centers.

Contents:

Front MatterIntroduction: A simplified strategy for complex conditions

Intra-cranial pressure management and posterior vault distraction

Standardization of Fronto Facial Monobloc Advancement (FFMBA) developed in necker

Post-operative analysis after fronto facial monobloc advancement (FFMBA)

Secondary Le Fort III facial advancement after primary fronto-facial monobloc advancement: effects on sleep apnea syndrome

Very early monobloc: a procedure for extreme conditions with transfacial external traction and internal distraction

Dental consequences of FFMBA

Tracheostomy management: how FFMBA contributes to the removal

Complications after frontofacial monobloc advancement

Treatment strategies in faciocraniosynostosis

Aesthetic refinements in faciocraniosynostosis surgery

Conclusions