Management
In a long-term follow-up study of patients with Apert syndrome treated between 1975 and 2009, primary procedures such as strip craniectomy and fronto-orbital advancement were performed, alongside monobloc osteotomy, facial bipartition, and surgical orthognathic correction [PMID:21187805].
Prognosis & Follow-up
With a mean follow-up period of 22.5 years post-fronto-facial advancement, patients demonstrated good integration into mainstream life, indicating favorable long-term psychosocial outcomes [PMID:21187805].
Special Populations
The study highlights the necessity of comprehensive, long-term management involving multiple surgical interventions and psychosocial support to enhance the quality of life for individuals with Apert syndrome [PMID:21187805].
References
1 Allam KA, Wan DC, Khwanngern K, Kawamoto HK, Tanna N, Perry A et al.. Treatment of apert syndrome: a long-term follow-up study. Plastic and reconstructive surgery 2011. link
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