An unusual complication after craniofacial surgery for Apert syndrome

An unusual complication after craniofacial surgery for Apert syndrome

Apert syndrome is a rare genetic disorder, characterized by premature fusion of skull sutures, mid-face hypoplasia and syndactyly of the hands and feet. It is inherited as autosomal dominant or sporadic and is associated with increased paternal age. It arises from mutations in the fibroblast growth...

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Main Authors: Abhay A Lune, Bharat B Dogra, Sonali A Lune
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University
Subjects:
Apert syndrome
brachycephaly
craniofacial surgery
ectropion
syndactyly
Online Access:http://www.mjdrdypu.org/article.asp?issn=0975-2870;year=2014;volume=7;issue=1;spage=91;epage=94;aulast=Lune

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