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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
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
Craig W. Senders, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/S/Craig-W-Senders-MD-88853Craig W. Senders, MD specializes in Otolaryngology.
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News
Q & A with Shriners Children’s Boston Chief of Plastic Surgery Branko Bojovic, M.D.
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/02/Branko-Bojovic-SpotlightQ & A with Shriners Children’s Boston Chief of Plastic Surgery Branko Bojovic, M.D.
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Provider
Lee Alkureishi, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/A/Lee-Alkureishi-MD-82856Lee Alkureishi, MD specializes in Plastic Surgery.
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Provider
Eric L. Cole, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/C/Eric-L-Cole-MD-86960Eric L. Cole, MD specializes in Plastic Surgery.
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News
Shriners Children's Ohio Vice-Chairman Named Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/03/John-Bull-HonoredJohn Bull, vice chairman of Shriners Children’s Ohio was recognized for his fundraising and philanthropy efforts in the Dayton community.
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News
Legacy Shriner Brings Family, Fraternal Experience to Chairman’s Role
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/01/John-Bull-Takes-Over-as-ChairmanFocus on family is what drives John Bull, Jr., as he takes leadership position at Shriners Children’s Ohio.
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Care Inspires Patient's Sister to Pursue Medicine
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/02/Care-inspires-patients-sister-to-pursue-medicineLauren is an aspiring doctor studying pre-med at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her interest in medicine developed at a young age, when Lauren accompanied her sister on appointments to the Boston Shriners Hospital.