Data on Facial Hemiatrophy Reported by Researchers at Xi'an Jiaotong University (Treatment of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy By Cartilage Graft and Free Adipofascial Flap Combined With Three-dimensional Planning).

Researchers at Xi'an Jiaotong University in China have reported on a new surgical method for treating progressive hemifacial atrophy (PHA), a rare disease characterized by the progressive atrophy of skin, soft tissue, muscles, and underlying bone structures. The method involves using rib cartilage graft and free adipofascial flap combined with three-dimensional planning and printing to restore facial symmetry. Twelve patients with severe facial atrophy were included in the study, and all achieved good healing without complications. The researchers concluded that this combinatorial surgery can be an effective choice for restoring facial symmetry in severe cases of PHA. [Extracted from the article]