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Scott Bartlett: Management of Syndromic Synostosis From Infancy to Adulthood
TALK INFO
This expert webinar with Scott P. Bartlett, MD focused on the long-term clinical challenges in managing syndromic craniosynostosis — a group of complex congenital conditions in which multiple skull sutures fuse prematurely and are associated with genetic syndromes (e.g., Apert, Crouzon, Pfeiffer). Dr. Bartlett discussed how longitudinal outcomes in these patients can change over time, including aesthetic and functional deterioration after early surgery. The session emphasized the importance of extended follow-up through childhood into adulthood to assess evolving craniofacial growth, address mechanical and soft-tissue restrictions, and plan potential reoperations, given reported reoperation rates of up to 28 % in some studies. Participants were guided through evidence-informed strategies and practical insights drawn from Dr. Bartlett’s extensive experience managing syndromic synostosis across the lifespan.
THIS EVENT IS ACCREDITED
CLINICAL PATHWAY
SPEAKER
DATE
08/07/24
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session, attendees were expected to be able to:
Appreciate the complexity of syndromic craniosynostosis and how it differs from non-syndromic forms.
Understand long-term aesthetic and functional outcomes, including factors like abnormal growth, soft-tissue recoil, and mechanical constraints that may influence results after early intervention.
Recognize the need for longitudinal follow-up from infancy to adulthood to accurately assess outcomes and plan timely revision surgeries where necessary.
Discuss evidence-based approaches to surgical planning and timing for cranial vault remodeling and midface advancement in syndromic patients.
Identify multidisciplinary care principles necessary for optimal management across developmental stages
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr. Scott P. Bartlett, MD, FACS is one of the world’s foremost experts in craniofacial surgery, particularly in the treatment of congenital craniofacial deformities including syndromic and non-syndromic craniosynostosis. He serves as an attending surgeon in the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Oral Surgery and is Director of the Craniofacial Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), one of the leading craniofacial centers globally. Dr. Bartlett has published extensively on craniofacial growth, surgical techniques, long-term outcomes, and reconstructive strategies, and his clinical expertise spans congenital and acquired deformities of the skull, face, jaws, and ears. His work frequently emphasizes multidisciplinary care and evidence-based management of complex pediatric conditions.
CE ACCREDITATION
surgeOn is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. surgeOn designates this activity for 1 credit hour of continuing education credits.
This event may also be accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for a maximum of 1 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. If you are a learner based in the U.S. or Canada EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
DECLARATION
In accordance with criterion 13 of document UEMS 2023.07.rev “EACCME® Criteria for the Accreditation of Live Educational Events (LEEs)” and the Standard v. Commercial or Promotional Conflict of Interest, published by the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), all surgeON presenters sign a Conflict of Interest form to document all perceived or actual conflicts of interest for the last 3 years, whether due to a financial or other relationship. This document can be viewed at the beginning of the event or on request by emailing info@surgeon-events.org No fee, honorarium or arrangement for re-imbursement of expenses in relation to the this event has been provided to the speaker.
