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The secondary correction of post-traumatic craniofacial deformities.
- Source :
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Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery [Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg] 2008 Nov; Vol. 139 (5), pp. 654-60. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Objective: To analyze the aesthetic and functional outcomes in a large series of patients who underwent secondary correction of post-traumatic craniofacial deformities (PTCD) and to highlight the underlying principles and formulate treatment guidelines.<br />Methods: A single surgeon's retrospective case series of 57 patients who underwent correction of PTCD.<br />Outcome Measures: Evaluation by multiple surgeons who assessed aesthetic results and functional parameters after secondary correction of PTCD.<br />Results: A good to excellent aesthetic outcome was achieved in the majority of patients. Traumatic telecanthus, enophthalmos, and occlusal deformity were the deformities most refractory to secondary correction. Aesthetic results were adversely affected by the severity and number of pre-existing abnormalities and by the presence of established deformities (beyond 6 to 12 months).<br />Conclusions: The basic principles of treatment include an initial major osseous reconstructive surgery to restore an anatomically correct craniofacial architecture followed by selective ancillary procedures to address soft tissue deficits and functional deformities. Soft tissue deformity is the major deterrent to achieving an ideal outcome.
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Facial Asymmetry etiology
Facial Asymmetry pathology
Facial Asymmetry surgery
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Fracture Fixation, Internal
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Recovery of Function
Reoperation
Retrospective Studies
Skull Fractures etiology
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome
Facial Bones injuries
Facial Bones pathology
Plastic Surgery Procedures
Skull Fractures pathology
Skull Fractures surgery
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0194-5998
- Volume :
- 139
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 18984259
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otohns.2008.07.031