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Condition
Hypernasality

Hypernasality is too much air escaping into the nose during speech. This could indicate a problem with the child’s palate. Craniofacial teams including speech language pathologists can evaluate.
Condition
Microgenia/Macrogenia

Microgenia or Macrogenia are a small (micro) or enlarged (macro) chin. Chin asymmetry can occur by itself or when the upper and lower jaws are not aligned. Shriners Children’s plastic surgeons perform chin and jaw surgery.
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Artur Fahradyan, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/F/Artur-Fahradyan-MD-85345
Artur Fahradyan, MD specializes in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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Shriners Children’s Earns a Four-Star Rating From Charity Navigator
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/11/Charity-Navigator-Four-Star-Rating
Shriners Children’s has earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, designating the healthcare system as an official “Give with Confidence” charity.
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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-Spotlight
Q & A with Shriners Children’s Boston Chief of Plastic Surgery Branko Bojovic, M.D.
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Leading By Example: Meet Shriners Children's Boston Plastic Surgeon Daniel Driscoll, M.D.
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/05/Leading-By-Example
Dr. Driscoll is teaching the next generation of surgeons about the complexities of burn reconstruction.
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.
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.
Condition
Klippel-Feil Syndrome

Klippel-Feil syndrome occurs when bones in the neck abnormally fuse together before birth. Signs include a short neck, a low hairline at the back of the head or limited ability to turn the neck.
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.