Oro-maxillofacial skeletal deformities resulting from burn scar contractures of the face and neck.
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.
Nahlieli
O
O
Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Barzilai Medical Centre, Ashkelon, Israel.
Kelly
J P
JP
Baruchin
A M
AM
Ben-Meir
P
P
Shapira
Y
Y
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