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M Little¹, R Langford¹, G Holt¹

¹James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 4BW.

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Unexpected returns to the operating theatre after orthognathic surgery occurred in 3.6% of cases, most commonly due to malocclusion, particularly in male patients. Mandibular revisions were more frequent than maxillary ones.

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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Orthognathic Surgery Outcomes
Surgical Complications

Background:

Orthognathic surgery corrects dentofacial deformities.
Unexpected returns to theatre (reoperations) impact patient outcomes and healthcare costs.
Understanding reoperation rates and reasons is crucial for improving surgical protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the rate of unexpected returns to theatre following orthognathic surgery.
To identify and describe the primary reasons for these reoperations.
To analyze patient demographics and surgical factors associated with reoperation.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of 357 consecutive orthognathic surgery cases over 13 years.
Exclusion of planned returns for hardware removal or staged procedures.
Detailed review of patient records to identify reoperations and their causes.

Main Results:

A 3.6% (13/357) unexpected return-to-theatre rate was observed.
Malocclusion was the most frequent reason for reoperation.
Reoperations predominantly occurred within four weeks post-surgery, with a higher incidence in male patients and involving the mandible.

Conclusions:

The unexpected reoperation rate for orthognathic surgery is relatively low but significant.
Addressing malocclusion promptly is key to reducing reoperation rates.
Further research into gender-specific and anatomical factors may refine surgical planning and patient selection.