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Prof. Irene Mathijssen is a Full Professor in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery at Erasmus University Medical Center. Her research focuses on craniofacial disorders, pediatric surgery, and surgical outcomes in conditions like craniosynostosis and cleft lip/palate. She leads studies on treatment efficacy comparisons between surgical and conservative approaches, emphasizing clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness.
Her research interests include 3D photogrammetry applications in surgical planning, psychosocial well-being metrics in craniofacial patients, and evidence-based surgical protocols. Recent work explores complications of electroconvulsive therapy in neurosurgical contexts.
Notable projects include a large observational cohort study on metopic synostosis treatment and a systematic review on cleft lip/palate protocols. Her work frequently involves multidisciplinary collaborations and emphasizes patient-reported outcomes through tools like the CLEFT-Q.
