Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome
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Common Description
Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome is a Craniosynostosis Syndrome, that involves the premature fusion of multiple cranial sutures and associated facial abnormalities.
Medical Description
Characteristics
- Premature fusion of the cranial sutures causes the skull to appear short from back to front
- Drooping eyelids
- Eyes that are set wide apart and one can sometimes be lower than the other
- Low frontal hairline
- Ears may be low set and malformed
- Nose tends to be "beaked" and deviated
- Upper jaw may be small
- Teeth are peg-shaped or missing
- Fingers and toes are partially fused
Our Recommendation
Protocol management by a multidiscplinary craniofacial team.
DDMS Process and Procedure
Professor David, has developed a protocol, in conjunction with the Australian Craniofacial Unit, that incorporates a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. This treatment extends from birth until early adulthood when full development is complete.
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Adelaide |
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| Jakarta |
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| Surabaya |
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| Denpesar - Yayasan Senyum |
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| Sydney |
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| Launceston |
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| Hobart |
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| Kota Bahru |
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| Govt Funded | Medicare Cleft Lip and Palate Scheme |
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