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

The Use of Distraction Osteogenesis for treatment of the mandibular deformity in hemi facial microsomia: A case report of the double osteotomy technique, <a target='_blank' href='/searchresult.asp?search=&author=R+Krishna&journal=Y&but_search=Search&entries=10&pg=1&s=0'>R Krishna</a>, <a target='_blank' href='/searchresult.asp?search=&author=S+Kumar&journal=Y&but_search=Search&entries=10&pg=1&s=0'>S Kumar</a>, <a target='_blank' href='/searchresult.asp?search=&author=AK+Singh&journal=Y&but_search=Search&entries=10&pg=1&s=0'>AK Singh</a>, <a target='_blank' href='/searchresult.asp?search=&author=SK+Bhatnagar&journal=Y&but_search=Search&entries=10&pg=1&s=0'>SK Bhatnagar</a>, <a target='_blank' href='/searchresult.asp?search=&author=V+Kumar&journal=Y&but_search=Search&entries=10&pg=1&s=0'>V Kumar</a>: Indian J Plast Surg

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Year : 2001 | Volume : 34 | Issue : 2 | Page : 75--77

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

R Krishna, S Kumar, AK Singh, SK Bhatnagar, V Kumar
Post Graduate Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, King George's Medical College, Lucknow - 226 003, Uttar Pradesh, India

Correspondence Address:
S K Bhatnagar
Post Graduate Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, King George's Medical College, Lucknow - 226 003, Uttar Pradesh
India

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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