title: Modification of the sagittal ramus-split osteotomy for retrognathia.
abstract: A modification of the sagittal ramus split osteotomy for mandibular advancement has been described. It prevents rotation of the distal fragment, simplifies fixation, and reduces lateral pharyngeal edema.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D063173:Retrognathia / Q000601:surgery*