title: A self-retaining method to maintain vertical position of the maxilla during Le Fort I osteotomies.
abstract: A simple technique that relies on a fine wire to maintain vertical relationships of the maxilla during Le Fort I osteotomy is described. The advantages are (1) the hands of the assistant are free to help adapt plates, (2) it decreases the assistant's need to maintain a pose, and (3) the time of the operation decreases.
authors.affiliation: Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor.
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Cohen
authors.forename: H K
authors.initials: HK
authors.lastname: Kawamoto
mesh_terms: D001860:Bone Plates; D001864:Bone Wires; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D010027:Osteotomy