Craniofacial Surgery
Craniofacial surgery is a surgical field focused on correcting abnormalities of the face and skull. Those interested can learn more about this field from the following resources.
Video Series
Basic knowledge of craniofacial surgery, a branch of plastic surgery, prepared as videos specifically for medical students but also beneficial for healthcare personnel and nurses. There are a total of 3 episodes, which should be watched consecutively. The first topic is introduction to craniofacial surgery, the second is types of craniofacial deformities, and the third is treatment principles for craniofacial deformities. After watching this series, further in-depth study of each topic is necessary to better understand each disease or deformity..
Episode 1: Introduction to Craniofacial Surgery
An introduction to the field of Craniofacial Surgery, including definitions, the pathway to becoming a craniofacial surgeon, the work of craniofacial surgeons, and the craniofacial fellowship training programs.
0:43 Definition of craniofacial surgery
1:23 Pathway to be a craniofacial surgeon
1:59 How craniofacial surgeons work
2:44 Craniofacial fellowship programs
3:08 Craniofacial fellowship program in Thailand
Episode 2: Types of Craniofacial Deformities
Basic knowledge about various types of craniofacial deformities.
0:26 Congenital vs acquired craniofacial deformities
1:10 Acquired craniofacial deformities
1:57 Congenital craniofacial deformities
2:10 Clefts
4:10 Synostosis
7:40 Atrophy-hypoplasia
8:52 Neoplasia-hyperplasia
9:50 Unclassified
10:13 Conclusion
Episode 3: Treatment Principles for Craniofacial Deformities
This video discusses the general principles of caring for patients with craniofacial deformities without delving into specific diseases. Those interested in studying further on each disease need to conduct additional research.
0:11 Three aspects of care
0:21 Multidisciplinary care
2:41 Physical care
3:06 Examples of treatments by disease timelines
5:37 Hidden/urgent care needs
8:26 Mental care
10:10 Social care
10:45 Conclusion
Books
Faces That Can Be Changed
The first Thai language book with comprehensive content on craniofacial surgery, written from the experience of experts in various fields. Printed on high-quality paper with full-color illustrations and a design that makes it engaging. Professor Nond intended it as a resource from the Princess Sirindhorn Craniofacial Center, Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, specifically for medical students and nurses. It includes many photos of patients with various conditions to aid in diagnosis in clinical practice. Many parts are also beneficial for the general public, doctors in other fields, and those interested.
Available at Chula Book Center, Medical Library of the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, and Chonburi Hospital Library.
Proceeds from the sale of this book will support the Princess Sirindhorn Craniofacial Center, Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, to help patients in this group.
Websites
Recommended websites to visit for a clearer picture of what this field entails.
Princess Sirindhorn Craniofacial Center, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society
The first comprehensive center for the treatment of craniofacial abnormalities in Thailand, initiated by Professor Nond after returning from studies abroad. Professor Nond also established guidelines for patient care covering physical, mental, and social aspects, and created various activities that continue to this day, making it a model center for the country with other specialized centers adopting its practices.
Thai Cleft Lip-Palate and Craniofacial Association
The main professional association in Thailand for craniofacial abnormality treatment, with informative articles and the Thailand Consensus on Cleft Care (TCCC) developed by Thai experts, which general practitioners and public health personnel can use to advise cleft lip and palate patients. This TCCC is a brainstorming idea of Professor Nond during his tenure as president of the association.
International Society of Craniofacial Surgery
The world's main professional association for craniofacial abnormality treatment, offering informative articles.
OMIM
It is a primary source of knowledge for those interested in learning about congenital anomalies and genetic diseases. The term "primary source" means that the administrators of this website, Johns Hopkins University, have compiled disease knowledge from medical journals worldwide for us to read. The content presented is factual, not opinion-based, covering the origins of diseases, various names, causative genes, modes of inheritance, signs and symptoms, and much more.