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Craniofacial Deformity

Diagnosis/Definition

Any patient with deformity of the face and skull.

Examples:

Ongoing Management and Objectives

All patients, of all ages, whether or not they have been treated before, should be re-referred and re-evaluated yearly.

Indications for Specialty Care Referral

Any patient with major craniofacial deformities; particularly patients with Cleft Lip and Palate should be re-evaluated at least one time per year.

Criteria for Return to Primary Care

After surgery has been performed and the appropriate follow-ups with Plastic Surgery are completed, the patient should be returned to their respective primary care provider.