22q11.2 deletion syndrome surgery

Jump to navigation Jump to search

22q11.2 deletion syndrome Microchapters

Home

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Differentiating 22q11.2 deletion syndrome from other Diseases

Causes

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Electrocardiogram

Chest X Ray

CT

MRI

Echocardiography

Other Imaging Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

22q11.2 deletion syndrome surgery On the Web

Most recent articles

Most cited articles

Review articles

CME Programs

Powerpoint slides

Images

American Roentgen Ray Society Images of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome surgery

All Images
X-rays
Echo & Ultrasound
CT Images
MRI

Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov

US National Guidelines Clearinghouse

NICE Guidance

FDA on 22q11.2 deletion syndrome surgery

CDC on 22q11.2 deletion syndrome surgery

22q11.2 deletion syndrome surgery in the news

Blogs on 22q11.2 deletion syndrome surgery

Directions to Hospitals Treating 22q11.2 deletion syndrome

Risk calculators and risk factors for 22q11.2 deletion syndrome surgery

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]

Overview

Surgical options depends on the presenting symptom at the time of diagnosis and can vary from cardiac sugery to a simple Cleft palate surgery. Thymic Transplantation becomes an obvious choice in a complete DGS case.

Surgery

  • Patients with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome may undergo cardiac surgery for their heart abnormalities.
  • Cleft palate cases require evaluation by an otolaryngologist, plastic surgeon, or oral & maxillofacial surgeon with experience in surgical correction of palatal defects. Repair of a cleft palate can improve feeding ability, speech, and reduce the incidence of sinopulmonary infections.
  • Thymic transplantations is preferred in complete DGS .

References

Template:WH Template:WS