Multivectorial, external halo-assisted midface distraction in patients with severe hypoplasia.

Full Abstract

Osteogenesis distraction is an increasingly used technique for the correction of facial deformities because it offers a faster and more controlled growth of the hypoplasic bone along with the elongation of the soft tissues. In this article, we describe the technique and our experience in midface distraction using an external multivectoral distraction device (BLUE Device; W. Lorenz, Jacksonville, FL) and custom-made midface osteotomies for the correction of severe hypoplasia.

Author information

Author/s: Malagon, Hector Hidalgo (HH); Romo, Gabriela Wong (GW); Quintero Mosqueda, Francisco Rafael (FR); Magaña, Fernando Gonzalez (FG);

Affiliation: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department of Centro Medico ISSEMYM, Metepec, Mexico. hectormalagon(-atsign-)hotmail.com

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: The Journal of craniofacial surgery (J Craniofac Surg), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2008-Nov; vol 19 (issue 6) : pp 1663-9

Dates: Created 2008/12/22; Completed 2009/03/31;

PMID: 19098577, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 3/31/2009, IMS Date: 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Acrocephalosyndactylia - surgery
Adolescent
Bone Nails
Bone Plates
Child, Preschool
Cleft Lip - surgery
Cleft Palate - surgery
Craniofacial Abnormalities - surgery
Craniosynostoses - surgery
Equipment Design
External Fixators
Female

Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Infant
Male
Maxilla - abnormalities; surgery
Osteogenesis - physiology
Osteogenesis, Distraction - instrumentation; methods
Osteotomy - methods
Osteotomy, Le Fort - methods
Time Factors
Young Adult

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