Multivectorial, external halo-assisted midface distraction in patients with severe hypoplasia.
Osteogenesis distraction is an increasingly used technique for the correction of facial deformities because it offers a faster and more controlled growth of the hypoplasic bone along with the elongation of the soft tissues. In this article, we describe the technique and our experience in midface distraction using an external multivectoral distraction device (BLUE Device; W. Lorenz, Jacksonville, FL) and custom-made midface osteotomies for the correction of severe hypoplasia.
Malagon
Hector Hidalgo
HH
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department of Centro Medico ISSEMYM, Metepec, Mexico. hectormalagon@hotmail.com
Romo
Gabriela Wong
GW
Quintero Mosqueda
Francisco Rafael
FR
Magaña
Fernando Gonzalez
FG
D000168:Acrocephalosyndactylia / Q000601:surgery; D000293:Adolescent; D001858:Bone Nails; D001860:Bone Plates; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000601:surgery; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000601:surgery; D019465:Craniofacial Abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D003398:Craniosynostoses / Q000601:surgery; D004867:Equipment Design; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D010012:Osteogenesis / Q000502:physiology; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D019340:Osteotomy, Le Fort / Q000379:methods; D013997:Time Factors; D055815:Young Adult