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Ear surgery 1394 (Otoplasty)
Otoplasty is ear surgery that is done to reshape the outer ear. Find out about the surgery and how to take care of your child after surgery.
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Infant mandibular distraction osteogenesis (Jaw Lengthening) 1335
If your infant's lower jaw was not fully developed, one or more surgeries will be needed to lengthen your child's jaw. This process is called Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis and takes place over a period of time. This keeps the tongue which attached to the jaw and normal size from sitting too far back in the throat and causing breathing problems.
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Infant mandibular distraction osteogenesis (Jaw Lengthening) (Spanish)
If your infant's lower jaw was not fully developed, one or more surgeries will be needed to lengthen your child's jaw. This process is called Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis and takes place over a period of time. This keeps the tongue which attached to the jaw and normal size from sitting too far back in the throat and causing breathing problems.
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Infant nasal alveolar molding (Cleft nose, lip and upper jaw re-shaping) 1339
Nasal Alveolar Molding is used in young infants before cleft lip and palate surgery to prepare them for surgery. It looks like a retainer and will reduce the size of the cleft before the repair.
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Infant nasal alveolar molding (Cleft nose, lip and upper jaw re-shaping) (Spanish)
Nasal Alveolar Molding is used in young infants before cleft lip and palate surgery to prepare them for surgery. It looks like a retainer and will reduce the size of the cleft before the repair.
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Nothing by mouth (NPO) instructions 1018
Specific instructions to follow for nothing by mouth (NPO) or tube
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Nothing by mouth (NPO) instructions (Spanish)
Specific instructions to follow for nothing by mouth (NPO) or tube
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Taping after cleft lip surgery 1336
After cleft lip surgery, you will need to place tape called steri strips across the incision on the upper lip for about 2-3 weeks after the stitches are removed to help healing.
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Taping after cleft lip surgery (Spanish)
After cleft lip surgery, you will need to place tape called steri strips across the incision on the upper lip for about 2-3 weeks after the stitches are removed to help healing.
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Wired jaw: cutting wires in an emergency 2063
Tips on how to cut the wires from a wired jaw in case of emergency.
