[The diagnosis and treatment of microgenia].
OBJECTIVE
This article is to elucidate the indications of horizontal advancement osteotomy of the mandible or bone grafting for microgenia.


METHODS
After understanding the characteristics of a patient's inferior one-third facial malformation through physical and cephalometric measurement, we correct the malformation of moderate or serious degree with osteotomy genioplasty.


RESULTS
Eight patients received the operation and obtained good results.


CONCLUSIONS
Understanding the characteristics of microgenia and choosing a rational method is the prerequisite for a good operative result.
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Plastic Surgery Hospital, BaDaChu, Beijing 100041, PR China.
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D000328:Adult; D002680:Chin / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy