Title: A review of craniofacial referrals to the NPCC and introduction of a new referral pathway
Authors: Curran, TA; McGillivary, A; Murray, D
Abstract: The National Paediatric Craniofacial Centre (NPCC) at Temple Street Children' s University Hospital provides
specialist cares for over 660 children annually with syndromic and non-syndromic craniosynostosis, craniofacial
tumours, craniofacial trauma, facial clefts, craniofacial growth disorders and facial asymmetry, torticollis,
positional plagiocephaly and facial nerve disorders. The centre was established in the early 90's by Professor
Michael Earley, Consultant Plastic Surgeon and Mr David Alcutt, Consultant Neurosurgeon. The appointment of Mr Dylan
Murray, Consultant Craniofacial and Plastic Surgeon and Mr John Caird, Consultant Neurosurgeon in 2008 brought with it
the expertise to manage the full remit of craniofacial disorders in the unit. Before this time complex craniofacial
conditions may have required referral to craniofacial centres in the UK for treatment. The service further evolved in
2013 with the appointment of a clinical nurse specialist. Craniofacial MDT clinics are run in Temple Street
Children's University Hospital (TSCUH) and at the satellite centres based in St James Hospital and Our Lady's
Children's Hospital, Crumlin. A quarterly facial palsy MDT clinic is base at Temple Street Children's University
Hospital (TSCUH).
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