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Comprehensive correction of the craniofacial deformity in achondroplastic dwarfism
A D Denny1, D J Gingrass, D J Ferguson
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI.
Annals of Plastic Surgery
|December 1, 1992
Summary
This study showcases a craniofacial team
Area of Science:
- Craniofacial Surgery
- Orthognathic Surgery
Background:
- Demonstrates a craniofacial team approach for complex skeletal deformities.
- Highlights the need for multi-component facial reconstruction.
Observation:
- A unique, moderately severe craniofacial anomaly presented.
- Required simultaneous, opposing movements of the upper and lower midface.
Findings:
- Modified frontofacial advancement corrected forehead height and orbital deficiency.
- Combined Le Fort I and vertical mandibular osteotomy normalized occlusion and midface length.
- Successful correction achieved through a tailored combination of standard surgical techniques.
Implications:
- This approach offers a viable solution for complex craniofacial deformities.
- Demonstrates the efficacy of customized surgical planning in craniofacial reconstruction.
- Provides a valuable case study for craniofacial surgical teams.