Monobloc Advancement by Distraction Osteogenesis Decreases Morbidity and Relapse

2006146 citationsJournal Article

Authors

James P. Bradley · UCLA Medical Center

Joubin S. Gabbay · Young Invincibles

Peter J. Taub · UCLA Medical Center

Justin B. Heller · UCLA Medical Center

Catherine O’Hara · UCLA Medical Center

Prosper Benhaim · Young Invincibles

Henry K. Kawamoto ·

Abstract

Monobloc advancement by distraction osteogenesis had less morbidity and achieved greater advancement with less relapse compared with conventional methods of acute monobloc advancement with bone grafting. Monobloc distraction is superior to conventional methods of acute monobloc advancement and is an alternative to staged fronto-orbital advancement followed by Le Fort III advancement.

Topics & Keywords

Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments Cleft Lip and Palate Research Head and Neck Surgical Oncology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Volume 118, Issue 7, pp. 1585-1597

DOI: 10.1097/01.prs.0000233010.15984.4d

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