The Use of Distraction Osteogenesis for treatment of the mandibular deformity in hemi facial microsomia: A case report of the double osteotomy technique

A patient presenting with hemi facial microsomia with Grade IIB mandibular deformity was treated by distraction osteogenesis after double osteotomy of the ramus and the body. A satisfactory facial symmetry was achieved following the surgery without any complications.

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Main Authors: Krishna R, Kumar S, Singh A, Bhatnagar S, Kumar V
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd. 2001-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.ijps.org/article.asp?issn=0970-0358;year=2001;volume=34;issue=2;spage=75;epage=77;aulast=Krishna;type=0
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