MONOBLOC CRANIOMAXILLOFACIAL DISTRACTION OSTEOGENESIS IN A NEWBORN WITH SEVERE CRANIOFACIAL SYNOSTOSIS - A PRELIMINARY-REPORT

被引:108
作者
POLLEY, JW [1 ]
FIGUEROA, AA [1 ]
CHARBEL, FT [1 ]
BERKOWITZ, R [1 ]
REISBERG, D [1 ]
COHEN, M [1 ]
机构
[1] COOK CTY HOSP,CHICAGO,IL 60612
关键词
DISTRACTION OSTEOGENESIS; MONOBLOC OSTEOTOMY;
D O I
10.1097/00001665-199509000-00022
中图分类号
R61 [外科手术学];
学科分类号
摘要
Severe craniofacial synostosis can be a devastating problem for a newborn infant. Reasons for early surgical intervention include cranial stenosis, hydrocephalus, inadequate globe and corneal protection, compromised airway patency, and feeding problems. In this preliminary report, we describe the management of severe craniofacial synostosis in a newborn infant by means of cranial and midfacial distraction osteogenesis.
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页码:421 / 423
页数:3
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