The otolaryngologist has a multifaceted role on the craniofacial anomalies team. The diagnosis and treatment of hearing disorders, both congenital and acquired; maintenance of communication through adequate speech and hearing; management of the airway and deglutition; and reconstructive surgery of the head and neck are the primary responsibilities to children and adults with craniofacial anomalies. The complete evaluation and treatment of these disorders can be both very challenging and very rewarding.
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