Young Boy with Moebius Syndrome Smiles After Surgery
Treatment TermsPediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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Erin Hull
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Colton Southern had plenty to smile about after surgery last year. In fact, it was the first time in the eight-year-old boy ’s life that he was able to show how happy he was. Colton’s facial muscles were so weak when he was born that he was unable to show expression. Facial reanimation surgery at Duke Children’s Hospital brought a smile to Colton’s face -- and to the faces of his thankful family.
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Colton Southern
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Patient Story Quote"He literally came out smiling, ” Colton's mom, Samantha.
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Jeffrey R. Marcus, MD
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Source: dukehealth.org: Duke Health News - Category: Consumer Health News Authors: efh7 at duke.edu Source Type: news