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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.
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Condition
Cleft Lip
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Cleft-LipWhen a baby is born with a cleft lip, Shriners Children's team approach provides leading cleft lip surgery and addresses the entire range of concerns for parents related to cleft lip and alveolar cleft.
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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
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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Provider
Rakhi W. Thambi, MD
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Our-Care-Providers/T/Rakhi-W-Thambi-MD-08407Rakhi W. Thambi, MD specializes in Otolaryngology.
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Provider
Samuel F. Ciricillo, MD
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Our-Care-Providers/C/Samuel-F-Ciricillo-MD-05554Samuel F. Ciricillo, MD specializes in Neurological Surgery.
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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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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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Provider
Artur Fahradyan, MD
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Our-Care-Providers/F/Artur-Fahradyan-MD-85345Artur Fahradyan, MD specializes in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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Provider
David J. Reisberg, DDS
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Our-Care-Providers/R/David-J-Reisberg-DDS-85096David J. Reisberg, DDS specializes in Prosthodontics, Maxillofacial Prosthetics.