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Condition
Velopharyngeal Dysfunction
In velopharyngeal dysfunction or VPD, an opening or issue with the soft palate allows air to escape in the nose, and speech problems. Shriners Children's treats this craniofacial condition surgically and with speech therapy.
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Condition
Klippel-Feil Syndrome
Klippel-Feil syndrome occurs when bones in the neck abnormally fuse together before birth. Signs include a short neck, a low hairline at the back of the head or limited ability to turn the neck.
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News
Shriners Philanthropy Has Power to Bring Tears...Of Joy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/01/Tears-of-JoyShriners Children’s Boston Chief of Staff Eric Chien-Wei Liao, M.D., Ph.D., is a leader in cleft lip and cleft palate research and patient care.
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Condition
Stickler Syndrome
Stickler syndrome, a genetic disorder, involves larger eyes, small nose and chin, cleft palate and joint issues. Craniofacial surgeons repair facial structure and palate. Orthopedic surgeons and rheumatologists treat bone and joints.
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Provider
Artur Fahradyan, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/Artur-Fahradyan-MD-85345Artur Fahradyan, MD specializes in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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Provider
David J. Reisberg, DDS
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/David-J-Reisberg-DDS-85096David J. Reisberg, DDS specializes in Prosthodontics, Maxillofacial Prosthetics.
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Condition
Pierre Robin
Babies born with Pierre Robin sequence have a small lower jaw and tongue set so far back it affects breathing. Usually also have cleft palate. Should be evaluated soon after birth by craniofacial team.
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Condition
Goldenhar Syndrome
Babies with Goldenhar Syndrome have facial differences including missing or partial ear, cleft lip/palate and small jaw, and a spine curve. Craniofacial surgeons reconstruct face, ear and palate. Orthopedic surgeons straighten the spine.
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Provider
Phileemon E. Payne, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/Phileemon-E-Payne-MD-49952Phileemon E. Payne, MD specializes in Plastic Surgery.
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Provider
Caroline A. Yao, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/Caroline-A-Yao-MD-41697Caroline A. Yao, MD specializes in Plastic Surgery.