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World J Clin Pediatr. Jun 9, 2024; 13(2): 90583
Published online Jun 9, 2024. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v13.i2.90583
Optimal timing for plastic surgical procedures for common congenital anomalies: A review
Aakanksha Goel, Arun Goel
Aakanksha Goel, Divine Aesthetic Surgery, New Delhi 110048, India
Arun Goel, Department of Plastic Surgery, Lok Nayak Hospital and Associated Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi 110002, India
Author contributions: Goel Aa and Goel Ar designed research, performed research, analyzed data and wrote the paper.
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Corresponding author: Aakanksha Goel, MBBS, MS, DrNB, MNAMS, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Divine Aesthetic Surgery, Greater Kailash-II, New Delhi 110048, India. goelaakanksha@hotmail.com
Received: December 8, 2023
Revised: April 4, 2024
Accepted: April 11, 2024
Published online: June 9, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: This review comprehensively summarises the optimal timing for surgical intervention for various common congenital anomalies which are operated on by Plastic Surgeons. There are various considerations, both general and specific to a condition which dictate the most appropriate time to operate, and find a balance between several advantages and disadvantages of an earlier or more delayed surgery. Parents of children suffering from these anomalies must be guided appropriately by the obstetrician, paediatrician and the family physician, with convincing reasons as to why so much delay is required, before these children are referred to a plastic surgeon. This article is an attempt in that direction.