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Plastic Surgery

The Plastic Surgery Unit at the WCH cares for children with elective and emergency problems. In addition to general plastic surgery, particular areas of interest include:

congenital hand problems
brachial plexus injury
breast asymmetry
cleft lip and palate
ear reconstruction
vascular malformations
hand trauma (fractures, tendon and nerve injuries, amputations)
facial trauma (fractures, lacerations)
skin lesions
scar management

We are also closely associated with the Burns Unit at the WCH.

How to access the service

For emergency assistance, your child should be brought to the Hospital's Emergency Department for assessment. A referral will be made to the Plastic Surgery team if required. In rural or remote areas, it may be wise to be seen by your local doctor first. Your doctor will consult with the registrar in Plastic Surgery for advice or to arrange for your child to be brought to the WCH.

For all other situations, access to our service is through the Outpatient Department. A doctor's referral letter should be sent to:

Plastic Surgery Outpatient Department
Level 1
Rogerson Building

Women's and Children's Hospital

72 King William Road
North Adelaide
South Australia 5006 Or faxed to: (08) 8161 6246 Please indicate if an interpreter is needed. An appointment will be sent out on receipt of the referral. Information for Families Plastic surgery uses surgical and non-surgical techniques (such as specialised dressings) to optimise function and cosmesis for each given deformity or injury. Each child is clinically assessed and appropriate investigations (such as Xrays) will be arranged if required. An individualised plan is then discussed with you and your child to best manage their particular problem. Please bring any relevant Xrays. Please contact the Outpatient Department prior to the appointment time if an interpreter is needed. Resources/Publications All Surgeons working at the Plastic Surgery Unit are members of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Further information is available through their website. Research Activity The unit has a policy of regular clinical review and audit. Individual research projects are undertaken regularly. Please contact the department if you have particular queries. Wards All procedures are performed in the Rogerson Theatre Complex. Elective patients will be cared for in the Day of Surgery Admissions (DOSA) Ward. Day Surgery cases are nursed after surgery in the Day Surgery Ward, and overnight stay patients in Campbell Ward. Emergeny or predicted longer stay cases will be cared for in the appropriate ward for their age: Rose Ward -age less than 6 months Newland Ward -most children Adolescent Ward -adolescents. Hours Elective surgery and outpatient review is undertaken during normal working hours -a time will be given to you for an appointment. For emergency care, the WCH Paediatric Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A member of the Plastic Surgery Unit can be contacted by the Emergency Department or local doctor as required. Contact Information Unit Head
Head, Plastic Surgery
Mr Mark Moore
Department of Plastic Surgery
Level 2
Good Friday Building
Women's and Children's Hospital
72 King William Road
North Adelaide
South Australia 5006

Plastic Surgery

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