Conference Schedule

Eye Openers — Group II (4–10)

Separate non-refundable reservation fee required.

Thursday, April 26, 2007 (7:00AM–7:50AM)

Codes:

Instruction Level
B=Beginner
I=Intermediate
A=Advanced
V=Varied

Format
L=Lecture
H=Hands-on
P=Panel
R=Roundtable

4	INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION AND THE CRANIOFACIAL TEAM This presentation will provide a framework to approach internationally adopted (IA) children to craniofacial surgeons, social workers, nurses, pediatricians, and craniofacial team coordinators. Objectives: 1) discuss the objectives of International Adoption clinics including pre-adoption and post-adoption consultation and medical care, 2) discuss infectious diseases common in IA children, 3) discuss immunization issues in IA children, 4) discuss common developmental delays in IA children, 5) discuss recommended medical care of IA children. (I, P) Douglas K. Mitchell, MD, FAAP, Adam Drewes, MD, Peggy Fang, MD, Karen Via, MSN, RN, William P. Magee Jr, DDS, MD, Richard Rosenblum, MD, Eric Cole, MD
5	OPERATIVE STRATEGIES TO MAXIMIZE OUTCOMES AND ELIMINATE FISTULAE IN MODIFIED FURLOW PALATOPLASTY This eye-opener will specifically address various surgical strategies and techniques utilized to maximize speech outcomes and decrease the incidence of post operative fistulae, as well as other complications, when performing a Double Opposing Z-plasty Palatoplasty. Topics such as a “complete” release of the tensor aponeurosis, strategic use of relaxing incisions, “complete” intra-velar veloplasty, and the primary use of acellular dermal matrices will be discussed. (I, L) Joseph E. Losee, MD, FACS, FAAP, Darren Smith, MD
6	SURGICAL TREATMENT OF POST PALATOPLASTY VELOPHARYNGEAL DYSFUNCTION This session will cover the perceptual and instrumental measures currently used to assess velopharyngeal function, and the surgical techniques that are effective in correcting velopharyngeal dysfunction. Special problems with this population, including sleep apnea, hypertrophic tonsils, and aberrant carotid vessels, will be addressed. The importance of a differential diagnosis leading to appropriate management will be stressed. The need for close collaboration between the speech pathologist and the surgeon will be apparent from this discussion. (I, L) Peter Witt, MD, Ann Kummer, PhD
7	SLEEP DISORDERED BREATHING: WHAT SHOULD I KNOW? Objectives are to recognize the potential morbidity of SDB and consequences of hypoxemia, understand the intricacies of the sleep apnea testing and accurately interpret a sleep study report. Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) can clinically impact all ages. Recent literature reported snoring infants to have lower scores on standardized testing. The gold standard for diagnosis is polysomnography. No standardized system exists for reporting sleep study results; consequently, reports may be confusing. Following this presentation, attendees will more accurately diagnose SDB. (B, L) Norman Friedman, MD, DABSM, Keith L. Cavanaugh, MD
8	CLEFT CAMP: CREATING COMMUNITY “Cleft Camp” is a safe haven for kids with a cleft lip/palate or other craniofacial conditions. This presentation will explore the benefits of a “cleft camp” including emotional feedback from both campers and parents, and how having an adult with a cleft lip and palate as a staff person has been an enriching addition. This visually inspiring presentation will give the audience a glimpse into what an experience of this caliber can offer, focusing on the unlimited potential these children possess and the power of having a mentor within their own community. (V, L) Jamie Idelberg, BS, RDH, Gregory C. Allen, MD, Jeff K. Steffen, MA, Zeb Carabello
9	TEAM MANAGEMENT OF DEFORMATIONAL PLAGIOCEPHALY The occurrence of deformational molding (e.g. positional plagiocephaly) has dramatically increased over the past two decades. This is a multifactorial problem requiring a multidisciplinary team approach. This team consists of a craniofacial surgeon, physical therapists, orthotists and a nurse clinician. Guided by new technology of a laser-guided digital scanning device we can tailor the management to the specific needs of the individual patients. The team approach, management protocols and findings will be discussed. (I, P) Frank A. Vicari, MD, Rob Novak, MS, CO, Pat Rogel, CO, Eva Guzman, RN
10	SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE ON A CLEFT TEAM This workshop will focus on the child and family through-out the child’s life. Social, behavioral, and self esteem issues often surface as a child faces ongoing treatment at the same time as facing the challenges of getting through childhood and adolescence. The Social Worker on a cleft team can aid in understanding the child within a family system and the roles all family members can play in the success or failure of treatment. (B, L) Katie Glowacki, LCSW, MSW, MA

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