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Posted by: Min Jeong-Cho on Nov 09, 2023

As a microsurgeon and assistant professor at The Ohio State University and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, I know that lymphedema affects more children and teens than you might expect. Here are common questions about this condition.

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Tissue Expansion: How it Can Help Repair Damaged Skin
Tissue expansion is a way for doctors to stretch skin so that the body’s own tissue can be used to repair skin-related damage and other conditions.
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Prominent Ears, Small Ears and Skin Tags: When Is Surgery Necessary for an Ear Condition?
Ear differences such as prominent ears, small/underdeveloped ears and skin tags can cause worry and distress. As a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, I often hear questions from parents related to hearing and surgery – here are some of the common ones.

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Cleft Lip and Palate: Taking the Team Approach

Nov 11, 2016

Cleft lip and/or palate is the most common birth defect in the United States, affecting one of every 700 babies born, which means, on average, 16 babies are born every day in this country with a cleft. Read More

Feeding an Infant with Cleft Lip and Palate

Nov 09, 2016

eeding a newborn baby is one of the first joys, or potential challenges, when welcoming a new bundle of joy into the family. For infants with cleft lip and/or palate, feeding is often a significant hurdle to overcome. Read More

Cleft Lip and Palate: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

Nov 07, 2016

Cleft lip and/or palate is the most common birth defect in the United States, affecting one of every 700 babies born, which means, on average, 16 babies are born every day in this country with a cleft. Read More

Nasal Speech: What Parents Need to Know

Aug 22, 2016

We've all experienced an abnormally "nasal" sound to our voice when we have nasal congestion or large tonsils and adenoids. This is called hyponasal speech. In some cases the opposite may be true. Read More