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Childhood deformities
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Condition Guide

About Childhood deformities

Understand the condition, common triggers and treatment options that may require specialist assessment.

Disease Introduction

Childhood malformations are developmental abnormalities of the body surface or internal structures present at birth, covering the most common clinical types: cleft lip and palate, hypospadias, pectus excavatum, polydactyly, or syndactyly. Etiology is related to genetics, folic acid deficiency during pregnancy, viral infections, medications, and environmental factors. Cleft lip and palate manifests as a cleft in the lip or palate, causing difficulty in sucking and speaking; hypospadias manifests as ectopic urethral opening and penile curvature; pectus excavatum manifests as a funnel-shaped depression in the sternum; polydactyly or syndactyly is an abnormality in the number or fusion of fingers. These malformations can often be successfully reconstructed in terms of appearance and function through sequential therapy and minimally invasive surgery, allowing the child to grow up healthily.

Cutting-edge high-precision diagnostic and treatment technologies

  1. 3D Printed Orthodontic Appliances : 3D printing technology shortens the production cycle of pre-operative nasal alveolar shaping (NAM) orthodontic appliances for cleft lip and palate surgery from 7-10 days by traditional manual methods to within 24 hours. The appliances are customized according to the child's dental mold, significantly improving fit and aesthetics.
  2. Mobile phone scanning modeling : International teams are exploring the use of smartphone scanning combined with machine learning to automatically generate preoperative braces and NAM nasal alveolar shaping appliances for cleft lip and palate. This method does not require a professional 3D scanner, is portable, and has low production costs, making it suitable for promotion and application in primary hospitals and resource-scarce areas.
  3. Robot-assisted urology : The Department of Pediatrics at the General Hospital of the People's Liberation Army uses robot-assisted laparoscopy to treat pediatric urogenital malformations such as ureteropelvic junction obstruction, cryptorchidism, and hypospadias. The robotic arm rotates 360 degrees, making vascular anastomosis more precise, resulting in smaller scars and more accurate anastomosis.
  4. Improved Nuss Minimally Invasive Surgery : Tangdu Hospital of Air Force Medical University and other institutions have carried out thoracoscopic-assisted improved Nuss surgery, which integrates 3D-printed individualized steel plates and mixed reality navigation. The trauma of pectus excavatum correction is further reduced, the appearance is more aesthetically pleasing, and the trauma is further reduced, taking into account both aesthetics and function.
  5. Microsurgical urethroplasty : Domestic centers use microscopes combined with multi-layer fascia tissue to cover the new urethra to treat hypospadias in children. The Children's Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University performs more than 100 complex cases annually, with a success rate of nearly 90% on the first surgery, improving the success rate and approaching the international advanced level.

Care Overview

Childhood deformities Treatment in China

The medical team will develop a personalized protocol based on the pathology type, stage, genetic test, previous treatment history, and the patient's physical condition.

Leading Specialists

Trusted Expertise Across Leading Specialties

Zhang Hao

Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor, President of Shanghai Children's Medical Center, Director of the Heart Center, Director of Shanghai Clinical Medical Research Center for Rare Childhood Diseases

Pediatrics

-Research areas : Complex congenital heart disease in children, pulmonary hypertension in children, rare cardiovascular genetic diseases; - Areas of expertise: Surgical correction of complex congenital heart disease, Potts shunt for pulmonary hypertension, and full life-cycle management of congenital heart disease; - Areas of expertise: Complete transposition of the great arteries, pulmonary atresia, functional single ventricle, and refractory pulmonary hypertension in children; - Academic Highlights & Co

Shanghai Children's Medical Center (National Children's Medical Center), affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine logo Affiliated Hospital Shanghai Children's Medical Center (National Children's Medical Center), affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Huang Guoying

Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor, former Director of the Children's Hospital, and Academic Leader of the Cardiovascular Center

Pediatrics

-Research areas : congenital heart disease in children, Kawasaki disease, and hereditary cardiovascular diseases in children; - Areas of expertise: Non-invasive screening for congenital heart disease in newborns, fetal echocardiography assessment, and perioperative critical care management of complex congenital heart disease; - Areas of expertise: Complex congenital heart disease, Kawasaki disease, hereditary cardiomyopathy, and refractory arrhythmias in children; - Academic Highlights & Core Values: Head

Beijing Children's Hospital (School of Pediatrics, National Children's Medical Center), Capital Medical University logo Affiliated Hospital Beijing Children's Hospital (School of Pediatrics, National Children's Medical Center), Capital Medical University
Gu Longjun

Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor, Leading Expert in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Pediatrics

-Research areas : Childhood leukemia, childhood malignant solid tumors; - Areas of expertise: Stratified individualized chemotherapy for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and immunotherapy for childhood tumors; - Diseases specializing in: Acute and chronic childhood leukemia, lymphoma, neuroblastoma; - Academic Highlights & Core Values: One of the pioneers in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood leukemia in China, establishing a tiered treatment plan for childhood allergic rheumatoid arthritis (

Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine logo Affiliated Hospital Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Zhang Yongjun

Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor, Director of Pediatrics, Head of Neonatology Subspecialty

Pediatrics

-Research areas : Critical newborn care, neonatal brain injury, organ protection for premature infants; - Areas of expertise: Comprehensive treatment of extremely low birth weight premature infants, neuroprotection of neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy; - Areas of expertise: Extremely premature infants, neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis; - Academic Highlights & Core Values: Head of a National Specialty Department of Neonatal Health Care, established a critica

Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine logo Affiliated Hospital Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Chen Jing

Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor, Director of Hematologic Oncology Department

Pediatrics

-Research areas : Pediatric hematologic malignancies, primary immunodeficiency diseases, lysosomal storage diseases, and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation; - Areas of expertise: Allogeneic/umbilical cord blood hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, selective T-cell depletion transplantation; - Areas of expertise: Mucopolysaccharidosis, Gaucher disease, primary immunodeficiency diseases, relapsed and refractory leukemia; - Academic Highlights & Core Values: Pioneer of mucopolysaccharidosis transpla

Shanghai Children's Medical Center (National Children's Medical Center), affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine logo Affiliated Hospital Shanghai Children's Medical Center (National Children's Medical Center), affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Yuan Xiaojun

Director of the Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Chief Physician, Master's Supervisor.

Pediatrics

Research Areas : Clinical diagnosis and treatment of pediatric hematologic disorders and malignant tumors, with a particular focus on multidisciplinary comprehensive treatment of pediatric solid tumors. Cutting-Edge Technologies: Pioneered and implemented the MDT (Multidisciplinary Team) approach for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric solid tumors in China, and authored the Chinese "Expert Consensus on Multidisciplinary Diagnosis and Treatment of Hepatoblastoma in Children" and other treatment guide

Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine logo Affiliated Hospital Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

Patient Stories

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Congenital Right Radial Paraaxial Hemilimb Deformity - Reshaping the Wings of a CASE 01
PATIENT JOURNEY

Congenital Right Radial Paraaxial Hemilimb Deformity - Reshaping the Wings of a "Fallen Angel" - A Dual Reconstruction of Structure and Function

OrthopedicsPediatrics

Patient records: Name: Dara Age: 5 years old Nationality: Cambodia Diagnosis: Congenital right radial paraaxial hemilimb deformity (congenital limb malformation) Treatment Hospital: Beijing Children's Hospital (Orthopedics), Capital Medical University From "no thumb" to "regaining syndesmosis," we've given wings to angels. Five-year-old Dara is from Phnom Penh, Cambodia. She's a cheerful girl, but she was born without a right thumb. Her right hand resembles a small fork, with only four fingers, making it

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Methylmalonic acidemia - Deciphering the CASE 02
PATIENT JOURNEY

Methylmalonic acidemia - Deciphering the "metabolic code" to help "special" babies grow normally.

Internal MedicinePediatrics

Patient records: Name: Mei Ling Age: 3 months Nationality: Malaysia Diagnosis: Methylmalonic acidemia (MMA), combined type Treatment Hospital: Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Decoding Genetic Defects: A Lifelong Battle for Precision Nutrition Meiling was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Shortly after birth, she began experiencing recurrent vomiting, lethargy, and feeding difficulties, and quickly developed metabolic acidosis and severe anemia. Local hospitals

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Congenital Scoliosis - Unshackled by the CASE 03
PATIENT JOURNEY

Congenital Scoliosis - Unshackled by the "Butterfly Spine," Rebuilding the Pillar of Life

OrthopedicsPediatrics

Patient records: Name: Nguyen Age: 6 years old Nationality: Vietnamese Diagnosis: Congenital scoliosis (hemievertebral malformation) Treatment Hospital: Shanghai Children's Medical Center (National Children's Medical Center), affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Precise removal of "bad bone" straightens a curved spine. Six-year-old Nguyen Van from Hanoi, Vietnam, was shorter than other children from a young age, and a bulge on his back grew increasingly noticeable. He was afrai

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Biliary Atresia - Illuminating a CASE 04
PATIENT JOURNEY

Biliary Atresia - Illuminating a "Golden Childhood": A 60-Day Race Against Jaundice

HepatobiliaryPediatrics

Patient records: Name: Budi Age: 45 days Nationality: Indonesia Diagnosis: Biliary atresia Treatment Hospital: Children's Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University (National Children's Medical Center) During the 60-day golden window, we rebuild the river of life for children with gallbladder deficiency. Budi was born in Surabaya, Indonesia. Like all newborns, he developed neonatal jaundice. However, unlike others, his jaundice persisted, and his stools became increasingly pale, eventually turning a horribly

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