Trans-sutural distraction osteogenesis for early correction of midfacial hypoplasia in children: a primary clinical report / 中华整形外科杂志
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
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(6): 90-93, 2005.
Article
in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-255099
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To probe the possibility of trans-sutural distraction osteogenesis for correction of children midfacial hypoplasia.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The trans-sutural distraction system of mid-facial skeleton consisted of the bone-borne traction hooks of titanium, the face-bow, and the elastic loops. Nine children with midfacial hypoplasia were treated at their 6 - 12 years of age. No osteotomy was made in them. Bone holes were drilled with a dental bur at each side of the lateral-inferior rim of the aperture, or at the anterior part of the hard palate. The traction device was hatched to the holes through the nostrils. Protraction began 3 days postoperatively, with the forces adjusted dependently upon the rate of progress. When the skeleton reached to the planed position, it was retained with a minor force for 8 weeks.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The mid-facial skeleton of the nine children showed a balanced advancement. Their facial profile and cross-bite were corrected satisfactory.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Patients with severe mid-facial hypoplasia could be corrected ideally by the new technique, with minor trauma, easy manipulation. The design of protraction system was reasonable.</p>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Orbit
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Skull
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General Surgery
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Congenital Abnormalities
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Treatment Outcome
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Maxillofacial Abnormalities
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Oral Surgical Procedures
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Osteogenesis, Distraction
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Methods
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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