[The history of pediatric plastic surgery].

[The history of pediatric plastic surgery].
Ann Chir Plast Esthet. 2016 May 26;
Authors: Glicenstein J
Abstract
The history of pediatric plastic surgery is linked to that of paediatrics. Until the early 19th century, there was no children's hospital. Only some operations were performed before the discovery of anesthesia, aseptic and antisepsis: cleft lip repair, amputation for polydactyly. Many operations were described in the 19th century for cleft lip and palate repair, hypospadias, syndactylies. The first operation for protruding ears was performed in 1881. Pediatric plastic surgery is diversified in the 2nd half of the 20th century: cleft lip and palate, burns, craniofacial surgery, hand surgery become separate parts of the speciality.
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Source: Annales de Chirurgie Plastique et Esthetique - May 25, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Glicenstein J Tags: Ann Chir Plast Esthet Source Type: research