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[The diagnosis and treatment of microgenia]
Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi = Zhonghua Zhengxing Waike Zazhi = Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
|October 12, 2001
Abstract
Objective:
This article is to elucidate the indications of horizontal advancement osteotomy of the mandible or bone grafting for microgenia.
Methods:
After understanding the characteristics of a patient's inferior one-third facial malformation through physical and cephalometric measurement, we correct the malformation of moderate or serious degree with osteotomy genioplasty.
Results:
Eight patients received the operation and obtained good results.
Conclusion:
Understanding the characteristics of microgenia and choosing a rational method is the prerequisite for a good operative result.