Apert Syndrome: What Is It, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Apert syndrome is a genetic condition that may require several surgeries to alleviate symptoms but ultimately leads to your child living a full and normal life. If you have a history of Apert syndrome in your family and you are planning on becoming pregnant, talk with your healthcare provider about genetic counseling to identify any potential ...
Apert Syndrome - Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Surgical treatment. Treatment of children with Apert syndrome is complex and is aimed at correcting the skull and midface abnormalities, separating fused fingers and toes and treating obstructive sleep apnea.
Apert Syndrome - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - National Center …
2023年6月1日 · Objectives: Describe the pathophysiology of Apert syndrome. Review the physical features of Apert syndrome. Outline the treatment and management options available for Apert syndrome. Explain interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to advance the treatment of Apert syndrome and improve outcomes.
Apert Syndrome - GeneReviews® - NCBI Bookshelf - National …
2019年5月30日 · Children with Apert syndrome often have dental anomalies that require management by orthodontics and/or oromaxillofacial surgery. Tooth agenesis (typically of maxillary canines) and enamel opacities occur in more than 40% of children with Apert syndrome.
Apert syndrome: Cranial procedures and brain malformations in a …
2020年10月29日 · INTRODUCTION. Apert syndrome is a severe craniofacial syndrome that was initially described in 1906 by French physician Eugene Apert. [ 3, 17] He described the synostosis of cranial sutures and the severe syndactyly of fingers and toes, a condition that he named acrocephalosyndactyly.
Apert syndrome: A consensus on the management of Apert …
Acrocephalosyndactylia / surgery* Hand Deformities, Congenital / surgery* Humans / surgery. Practice Patterns, Physicians' Surveys and Questionnaires. The results of this study provide an interesting snapshot of the current management of Apert …
Apert syndrome: A consensus on the management of Apert hands
2017年2月1日 · This review examines the extant literature pertaining to the management of hands in Apert syndrome and makes suggestions for both conservative and surgical management based on the available evidence, in addition to recommendations for further study.
Apert syndrome: Surgical outcomes and perspectives
2016年9月1日 · Apert syndrome is a rare congenital malformation with severe craniofacial anomalies. The aim of this study was to review the outcomes of craniofacial and neurosurgical interventions in Apert syndrome patients treated at a single institution.
Apert Syndrome - Seattle Children's
At about 6 months, some babies with Apert syndrome need surgery to reshape the skull and give the brain more room. The procedure is called a posterior cranial vault distraction. A craniofacial plastic surgeon and neurosurgeon work as a team in the operating room to protect your child’s brain and achieve the best results.
Apert Syndrome - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Referral to a specialized hand surgeon with expertise in treating and repairing hand deformities is an important element of care for children with Apert syndrome. The Hand and Arm Disorders Program at CHOP is the region’s largest multidisciplinary center treating children with congenital deformities of the hand.