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[Secondary posttraumatic correction of the face].
1Afdeling Mond- en Kaakchirurgie, Academisch Ziekenhuis St. Radboud te Nijmegen, postbus 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|April 2, 2002
Summary
Secondary reconstructive surgery can correct residual facial deformities after trauma, even after optimal primary treatment. These secondary corrections offer a viable solution for complex cases, with success rates ranging from 60% to nearly 100%.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Facial Trauma
Context:
- Residual facial deformities following trauma, despite optimal primary treatment.
- Need for secondary surgical interventions to address persistent form and function deviations.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of secondary corrective surgeries for facial deformities.
- To highlight the potential of secondary procedures in managing complex post-traumatic facial issues.
Summary:
- Secondary reconstructive surgery techniques are often similar to primary treatments.
- Complex facial deformities frequently require secondary surgical attention.
- Success rates for secondary corrections vary between 60% and nearly 100%, depending on the specific lesion.
Impact:
- Secondary surgical corrections provide a significant pathway for managing residual facial deformities.
- Offers hope for improved form and function in patients with complex post-traumatic facial issues.
- Demonstrates the value of continued treatment for achieving optimal patient outcomes.