Reconstructive surgery of facial deformities in leprosy.
Surgical techniques for correction of the facial deformities of leprosy are discussed. It is urged that surgery be undertaken only on patients who have had a negative smear for at least two years.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*