IAOMS Learning
Craniosynostosis Reconstruction
Recorded On: 04/24/2018
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Craniofacial surgery with an overview of the techniques involved in the management of common syndromic and non-syndromic conditions will be presented. Craniosynostosis creates a three dimensional dysmorphology of the cranial vault, as the result of arrested development perpendicular to the missing suture(s), along with compensatory overgrowth which occurs at the sutural areas that remain open. Sagittal suture craniosynostosis is the most common nonsyndromic form of craniosynostosis with a prevalence of 1 in 5000 births and creates a characteristic scaphocephalic deformity with bitemporal and biparietal narrowing and anterior-posterior elongation of the skull. Left untreated, single suture craniosynostosis may also lead to restricted intracranial volume and raised intracranial pressure with negative neurological consequences.
The surgical techniques employed for the various deformities will be presented with an overview of the author’s approach. Conventional open techniques for release of the fused suture and reconstruction of the affected cranial anatomy will be emphasized. Considerations related to timing of surgery will be discussed. The diagnostic approach to children with posterior plagiocephaly due to surgical and nonsurgical etiologies will be discussed.
- In this course you will learn to categorize the major craniosynostosis deformities based on head shape and suture involvement.
- In this course you will learn to employ the principles of cadaverial and periorbital osteotomies in the correction of craniosynostosis.
- In this course you will learn the applicability of resorbable plating techniques in pediatric craniofacial surgery.
G. E. Ghali, DDS, MD, FACS, FRCS(Ed)
Dr. Ghali has lived and practiced in Shreveport for the past 23 years. He and his wife, Hope, have four children. Dr. Ghali’s practice spans from primary cleft repair to cosmetic surgery to head and neck cancer. His professional interest lies in the treatment of pediatric craniofacial deformities including craniosynostosis, cleft lip and palate, and dentofacial deformities. However, his surgical and teaching interests also include dentoalveolar surgery, dental implants, cosmetic surgery, head and neck oncology, and trauma.
Dr. Ghali is the Professor and Chairman of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, and in October, 2016 he was named Chancellor and Dean of the Health Sciences Center. He is very active in resident, fellow, and student education. He also has appointments to countless hospital committees helping to keep LSU Health Shreveport at the forefront of medical care in Louisiana. He continues to serve on national and international organizations for the AAOMS, ABOMS, and IAOMS. Dr. Ghali’s association with these organizations has helped shape the profession of oral and maxillofacial surgery as well as provided international recognition for the LSU Shreveport residency and fellowship programs.
Dr. Ghali has had numerous research interests including clinical and basic science research. He has published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, written many book chapters and has edited textbooks that are vital to the knowledge base of many in the specialty.
Chancellor & Dean
LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport
Jack W. Gamble Professor and Chairman
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Craniofacial Surgery/Head & Neck Surgery
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