Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Cleft Population: Evaluating Occurrence in Non-Syndromic Patients.

ObjectiveThis study aimed to quantify the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in patients with non-syndromic orofacial clefts (OFCs) and to examine associated socio-demographic, phenotypic, and genetic factors. As a secondary objective, we evaluated ASD prevalence in the full OFC cohort, including syndromic cases, to provide context and enable comparison between groups.DesignA retrospective chart review was performed in this study.

The Changing Face of Craniofacial Surgery: A 12-Year Analysis of Gender Representation and Academic Productivity.

ObjectiveTo evaluate trends in gender representation, academic productivity, and training background among craniofacial surgery fellows over the past 12 years and assess changes in the academic expectations for entry into craniofacial fellowship.DesignRetrospective cohort study of craniofacial fellowship graduates (2014-2025).SettingOnline public records review.

Results of a Single-Institution Quality Improvement Initiative to Reduce Perioperative Blood Transfusion During Open Complex Cranial Vault Reconstruction.

Background: Craniosynostosis repair via open complex cranial vault remodeling (OCCVR) is a complicated surgical procedure associated with morbidity and blood loss, often requiring blood transfusion. The Pediatric Craniofacial Collaborative group created the Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery Perioperative Registry (PCSPR) to capture data relating to the perioperative management of children undergoing craniofacial surgery. A tertiary pediatric hospital implemented its own quality improvement (QI) initiative with the aim of reducing blood transfusion volumes and exposures in patients undergoing OCCVR.

Streamlined Preoperative Evaluation of Velopharyngeal Dysfunction: A Single-Session Protocol for Speech MRI and Carotid MRA.

ObjectiveTo evaluate the feasibility and utility of a dual-imaging protocol integrating speech magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and carotid magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) for assessment of velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD).DesignProspective case series.SettingSingle tertiary care institution.

Standardized Classification of Infants With Robin Sequence Using MicroNAPS: The Impact of Syndromes and Comorbidities.

Background: MicroNAPS, a classification for infants with Robin sequence (RS) intended to guide treatment decisions, consists of 5 elements: micrognathia, nutrition, airway, palatal clefting, and syndromes/comorbidities. Scoring of the first 4 elements is well defined, but the assignment of the syndromes/comorbidities score (S score) introduces subjectivity by necessitating judgment regarding the clinical impact of the diagnosis. A database of comorbid diagnoses associated with RS and consensus-based S scores for each is needed for the MicroNAPS system to be reproducible.