title: A simple solution to a complex position in cleft surgery.
abstract: Correct positioning of the surgeon and patient in palate surgery is a problem often faced by the craniofacial surgeon. To achieve the best result, it is essential that the surgeon has direct visualization and sufficient access to the field. We describe a simple solution to this complex problem, which has been used by Dr. Ian Jackson for the last 20 years. We believe the Jackson method of positioning offers good visualization of both anterior and posterior parts of the palate, while minimizing the strain associated with neck extension during conventional positioning in cleft surgery.
authors.affiliation: Craniofacial Institute, Southfield, Michigan 48075, USA.
authors.forename: Bernard F
authors.initials: BF
authors.lastname: Robertson
authors.forename: Frank
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Farbod
authors.forename: Puneet
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Tuli
authors.forename: Ian T
authors.initials: IT
authors.lastname: Jackson
mesh_terms: D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000601:surgery*; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D056888:Patient Positioning / Q000379:methods*; D011187:Posture