title: Long-term follow-up of a mandibular costochondral graft.
abstract: The long-term follow-up of a patient with unilateral mandibular condylar dysplasia and facial asymmetry, treated with a costochondral graft, is presented. The etiology of the deformity and the surgical treatment are discussed. A detailed review of the literature is included to introduce the reader to the biology and rationale for the use of costochondral grafts in growing patients.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008409:Mastication; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D012272:Ribs / Q000601:surgery