Apert Syndrome Management: Changing Treatment Algorithm

202040 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Cássio Eduardo Raposo-Amaral · Hospital of Sobrapar

Yuri Moresco de Oliveira · Hospital of Sobrapar

Cesar Augusto Raposo‐Amaral · Hospital of Sobrapar

Abstract

An updated algorithm to treat Apert patients was implemented. Posterior vault distraction osteogenesis incorporated into an updated algorithm results in a lower blood transfusion rate.

Topics & Keywords

Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments Facial Trauma and Fracture Management Head and Neck Surgical Oncology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery

Volume 31, Issue 3, pp. 648-652

DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000006105

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