title: Oro-maxillofacial skeletal deformities resulting from burn scar contractures of the face and neck.
abstract: The deforming forces of the scar contracture associated with burns of the head and neck region involve primarily the skin and secondarily the facial musculoskeletal structures. A case of severe face and neck burn accompanied by extreme facial skeletal deformity is reported. Best results are obtained in patients treated properly and promptly by a team including plastic and maxillofacial surgeons as well as orthodontists.
authors.affiliation: Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Barzilai Medical Centre, Ashkelon, Israel.
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Nahlieli
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Kelly
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Baruchin
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ben-Meir
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Shapira
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000150:complications*; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D019838:Neck Injuries; D011859:Radiography; D013179:Spouse Abuse; D013515:Surgery, Oral