Percutaneous osteosynthesis of the zygomatic buttress.
We describe a technique of percutaneous miniplate osteosynthesis of the zygoma, using the transbuccal approach. It can be used in conjunction with an extraoral approach, or in isolation. Excellent access was achieved to the posterior zygomatic buttress and arch of zygoma, and the infraorbital rim. No complications developed in the two cases presented. This technique is a useful addition to the armamentarium of maxillofacial surgeons.
Holmes
S B
SB
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, St Bartholomew's and The Royal London Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK.
Hardee
P S
PS
Mani
R R
RR
D000328:Adult; D001860:Bone Plates; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D018460:Fractures, Comminuted / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015051:Zygomatic Fractures / Q000601:surgery*