title: Neurovascular protection in the sagittal split osteotomy.
abstract: The Dautrey modification of the sagittal split (cleavage) of the mandible is a safe operation when performed frequently using the correct technique and when wide, lateral ramus retractors are used to give posterior protection to the major neurovascular structures in this region.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D013525:Surgical Instruments