95054 - Cranial Malformations and Congenital Craniofacial Malformations

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and comprehension skills related to the diagnosis and treatment of acquired (traumatic, infectious or from oncologic resection) and special facial malformations (vascular malformations of the face and maxillofacial surgical treatment of sleep apnea), with particular reference to surgical strategies and the use of the most modern methods of treatment planning and execution. Students will also be able to further develop learning and communication skills on the specific topic.

Course contents

Congenital Cranial and Craniofacial Malformations

1. History, Embriology, Facial Growth and Anatomy

2. Craniosynostosis: Scaphocephaly, Trigonocephaly, Plagiocephaly, ...

3. Craniofacial Syndromes: Apert, Crouzon, Pfeiffer, ...

4. Comprehensive treatment and surgical techniques

Readings/Bibliography

Teaching materials provided by the lecturer

Teaching methods

Lectures aided by slide presentations, films, simulators, anatomical models and Augmented Reality

Assessment methods

The student who demonstrates, during the course, an exhaustive understanding of the topics covered, ability to make autonomous choices of critical analysis and linking, mastery of specific terminology and argumentation skills will be judged to have passed the course. No examination is required.

Attendance at least 75% of the lectures is required to pass the course.

Teaching tools

Digital VR/AR Workstation
3D-printed models

Office hours

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