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Semin Plast Surg 2014; 28(4): 184-192
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1390171
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An Update on Midface Advancement Using Le Fort II and III Distraction Osteogenesis

Youssef Tahiri
1   Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Jesse Taylor
1   Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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04 November 2014 (online)

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Abstract

Le Fort II and III distraction osteogenesis (DO) is a powerful tool in the craniofacial armamentarium that is most often employed to treat patients with craniofacial syndromes such as Crouzon, Apert, or Pfeiffer syndrome who present with midfacial retrusion, shallow orbits, exorbitism, malocclusion, obstructive sleep apnea and facial imbalance. In this article, the authors will provide the reader with an update on techniques for the treatment of various forms of midfacial retrusion.

Keywords

distraction osteogenesis - midface advancement - Le Fort II and III
 

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