Craniofacial Services Conditions We Treat Our multidisciplinary team collaborates to diagnose and treat an array of common and complex disorders in infants, children, adolescents, and young adults, including: Cleft lip and palate Cranial and facial asymmetry Craniosynostosis Ectodermal dysplasia Microtia & Atresia Nasal and jaw deformities Other oral and facial asymmetry and facial abnormalities Speech disorders associated with hypernasality and/or velopharyngeal incompetence 22q11.2 deletion syndrome Services Services we offer include: Multidisciplinary care Clinic appointments Personalized care Prenatal consultation Imaging Genetic counseling Audiology services Multidisciplinary Care Our multidisciplinary team collaborates to diagnose and treat an array of common and complex disorders in infants, children, adolescents and young adults. Our multidisciplinary medical and surgical team consistsof specialists from: Care Coordination Cultural Mediator/Spanish Medical Interpreter Developmental Pediatrics Medical Photography Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Orthodontics Pediatric Dentistry Pediatric Neurosurgery Pediatric Otolaryngology (ENT) Pediatric Speech and Language Pathology Plastic Surgery Social Work We provide care for children with a combination of conditions, such as congenital defects of the head and neck and defects acquired from trauma or cancer, who require a coordinated and interdisciplinary diagnostic and therapeutic approach. Clinic Appointments Clinic appointments include evaluations by multiple specialists during one visit, as necessary. Our specialists work together to develop coordinated team assessments and treatment plans, and aim to minimize the number of appointments and procedures a patient may require. Personalized Care Many cases require complex surgeries to treat your child’s condition. This may introduce unique circumstances that will impact medical care throughout his or her life. Our team provides the necessary long-term care for patients and families, even after the child enters adulthood. Prenatal Consultation The Craniofacial Team provides prenatal consultations to community providers and expectant parents for diagnosis, feeding assistance and family support. Imaging Our board-certified pediatric radiologists are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of childhood illnesses using the most advanced imaging procedures available. Connecticut Children’s adheres to the national Image Gently standards to limit radiation exposure to children while still providing safe, high-quality pediatric imaging. Genetic Counseling Genetic counseling services are available allowing for early detection of genetic disorders, resulting in early intervention for craniofacial abnormalities assisting families with making informed decisions for their child. Audiology Services For your convenience, hearing tests can be coordinated for the same day as your Craniofacial Team visit. Our comprehensive audiology team performs in-depth testing and diagnosis to determine if your child has a hearing loss or vestibular disorders, and measures the type of severity of any problem.
