| Pediatric mandibular distraction osteogenesis: the present and the future. | |
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PMID: 14501353 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Pediatric mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO) has become a mainstay of treatment for patients with micrognathia and retrognathia. As craniofacial surgeons have gained experience with MDO, the technique has become a safe and durable means of mandibular lengthening that avoids the significant morbidity of conventional surgical treatments. The full impact of this technique has not yet been realized for pediatric patients. Although studies have confirmed durable reconstruction of mandibular length with MDO, the range of applications of this technique is currently limited. As innovative clinicians continue to apply MDO to pediatric clinical craniofacial problems not easily treated with conventional means, the field of MDO will continue to mature. This article discusses current uses and examples of potential future applications of pediatric MDO. The development of novel and creative applications of MDO will advance the management of complex craniofacial anomalies, taking the field of craniofacial surgery into the future. |
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Authors:
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Samuel T Rhee; Steven R Buchman |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of craniofacial surgery Volume: 14 ISSN: 1049-2275 ISO Abbreviation: J Craniofac Surg Publication Date: 2003 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-09-22 Completed Date: 2003-11-19 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9010410 Medline TA: J Craniofac Surg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 803-8 Citation Subset: D |
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Section of Plastic Surgery, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. |
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Child, Preschool Cleft Palate / complications Female Humans Infant Male Mandible / abnormalities, surgery Mandibular Advancement / methods* Osteogenesis, Distraction* Pierre Robin Syndrome / complications Retrognathism / etiology, surgery* Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / etiology, surgery* |
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