title: [The value of ultrasonographic monitoring in mandibular lengthening using the Ilizarov principle. Preliminary results].
abstract: From a review of the literature and a clinical case, we demonstrate the value of ultrasonographic monitoring of mandibular distraction according to the Ilizarov's protocol. Unlike X rays, sonography offers early and reliable pictures of the ossification process. The ultrasonic image matches the histological aspect obtained in the course of experiment. A more accurate monitoring of the regenerating area is thus made possible.
authors.affiliation: Service de Stomatologie, Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale et Chirurgie Plastique de la Face, Centre Hospitalier Lyon-Sud.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lucas
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Carrillon
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Breton
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Freidel
mesh_terms: D001852:Bone Lengthening / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D001861:Bone Regeneration; D002648:Child; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008844:Micrognathism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D010012:Osteogenesis; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D014463:Ultrasonography