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Hemifacial microsomia.

M D Poole

    World Journal of Surgery
    |July 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    Hemifacial microsomia treatment varies by severity. Early surgery with soft tissue transfer and costochondral grafting shows promising results for severe cases, though further evaluation is needed.

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    Area of Science:

    • Craniofacial surgery
    • Pediatric plastic surgery
    • Orthodontics

    Background:

    • Hemifacial microsomia presents with variable deformity, necessitating tailored treatment approaches.
    • Treatment strategies range from observation in adolescence for mild cases to early surgical intervention for severe forms.
    • Orthodontic functional appliance therapy during growth is considered for mild to moderate cases, though its efficacy remains debated.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a surgical technique for severe hemifacial microsomia involving composite vascularized soft tissue transfer and costochondral grafting.
    • To evaluate the early outcomes of this combined surgical approach in improving facial asymmetry.
    • To compare this technique with other existing surgical methods for hemifacial microsomia.

    Main Methods:

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    • Surgical intervention utilizing composite transfer of vascularized soft tissue for facial contouring.
    • Mandibular lengthening achieved through a vascularized costochondral strut graft.
    • Application of the technique in preschool-aged children with severe hemifacial microsomia.

    Main Results:

    • Early results of the described surgical technique are satisfactory in improving the appearance of children with severe hemifacial microsomia.
    • The combined approach addresses both soft tissue deficiency and skeletal hypoplasia.
    • Further research is required to definitively assess the long-term advantages of this method.

    Conclusions:

    • A combined surgical approach of vascularized soft tissue transfer and costochondral grafting offers a viable option for severe hemifacial microsomia.
    • Early surgical correction can significantly improve facial appearance during childhood.
    • Continued investigation is essential to establish the superiority of this technique over alternative treatments.