Analysis of the complications following correction of mandibular angle prominence / 中华整形外科杂志
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
; (6): 364-366, 2003.
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ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the causes and the prophylactic measures for the complications following correction of mandibular angle prominence.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From 1996 to 2001, a total of 203 patients with mandibular angle prominence underwent mandibular angle osteotomy.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Of them, 9 patients had postoperative complications, which included bleeding, hematoma, infection, mental nerve injury, labia scar, asymmetry, and steep mandibular angle.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The correction of mandibular angle prominence should be designed and performed precisely. Care must be taken to avoid severe complications like condyle fracture.</p>
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Main subject:
Osteotomy
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Postoperative Complications
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General Surgery
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Surgery, Plastic
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Cicatrix
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Treatment Outcome
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Facial Nerve Injuries
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Hematoma
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Mandible
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Zh
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
Year:
2003
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Article