Management of delayed union and nonunion of maxillary osteotomies.
Delayed union and nonunion of maxillary osteotomies are unusual, but have been seen with a variety of surgical moves. Management of these problems can be divided into early and late therapy. Four cases are presented illustrating some of these methods of treatment.
Van Sickels
J E
JE
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio 78284-7908.
Tucker
M R
MR
D000328:Adult; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D014945:Wound Healing