Pediatric Oculoplastic Surgery

This well-illustrated book presents the latest concepts and management techniques in the rapidly expanding subspecialty of pediatric oculofacial plastic surgery. Covering all aspects of the field and taking into account the numerous surgical innovations and exciting new medical treatment concepts that have emerged since publication of the previous edition in 2002, Pediatric Oculoplastic Surgery, 2nd Edition proves to be an invaluable resource for both the comprehensive ophthalmologist and the subspecialist with particular interest in pediatric disorders of the eyelids, orbit, and nasolacrimal system. Topics discussed include everything from the Sonopet system for safer removal of bone in lacrimal surgery without damage to soft tissues, to the development of image guidance technology for sinus and orbital surgery. Further important advances include new analytic laboratory techniques that have increased appreciation of the genetic basis of many pediatric disorders, recognition of the role of beta blockers in the management of hemangiomas, and development of biologic pathway blockers for inhibition of tumor growth, which have altered the need for surgical intervention in many instances.