title: Reconstructive surgery of facial deformities in leprosy.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*