Here are higher quality and less cropped versions of these images. Here appears t be the source.
Photos show patients had been operated by the late Dr. Alexander Stratoudakis founder of the Hellenic Craniofacial Center (HCC). and co-founder of Craniofacial Surgeon, Member of the Cyprus Center for Cleft and Facial Deformities, MEDICLEFT.
Because there is almost always a limitation of the capacity of the skull and the brain undergoes pressure, in infancy this pressure must be relieved with expansion (growth) of the cranial cavity. Usually the initial surgery is performed in the back area of the skull in parietal and occipital area (Parietal Decompression). A few months later (if necessary) decompression in anterior part of the skull follows (fronto-orbital advancement). In this intervention the area of ocular conches is formed and exophthalmos is somewhat reduced. Finally, at the age of 10-12 years complete and permanent correction of the deformity and the functional problems are achieved by transferring the anterior part of the skull and face forward with Distraction Osteogenesis (fronto–orbital advancement). This operation can be done at an earlier age, if necessary, due to functional problems that require immediate solution (obstructive apnea, increased intracranial pressure causing decreased vision).
Trolodrol on November 9th, 2021 at 14:44 UTC »
Modern medicine is insane. Kudos to the doctors/surgeons who were able to help improve this young boy’s quality of life
Spartan2470 on November 9th, 2021 at 15:26 UTC »
Here are higher quality and less cropped versions of these images. Here appears t be the source.
artvandelay440 on November 9th, 2021 at 15:54 UTC »
He turned into Nelson Bighetti!