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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.
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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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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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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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Meredith T. Albert, PHD, MA
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/A/Meredith-T-Albert-PHD-MA-80876Meredith T. Albert, PHD, MA specializes in Psychology.
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Waleed Gibreel, MBBS
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/G/Waleed-Gibreel-MBBS-67042Waleed Gibreel, MBBS specializes in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, General Surgery.
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Stephen J. Grud, DDS, MS
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/G/Stephen-J-Grud-DDS-MS-62031Stephen J. Grud, DDS, MS specializes in Orthodontics.
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Robert L. Walton, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/W/Robert-L-Walton-MD-88719Robert L. Walton, MD specializes in Plastic Surgery.
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Pravin-Kumar K. Patel, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/P/Pravin-Kumar-K-Patel-MD-78325Pravin-Kumar K. Patel, MD specializes in Plastic Surgery.
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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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