Use of a nasogastric catheter to prevent soft tissue entanglement of the externally ported distractor arm.
A simple method for the protection of the surrounding soft tissue during activation of a percutaneously ported distractor arm is presented. This reduces tissue damage, enhances patient compliance and could improve the overall success rate of the technique.
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, UCLH NHS Trust, Mortimer Market, London WC1E 6AU, UK.
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Lloyd
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D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D019186:Mandibular Advancement / Q000379:methods*; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control