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Orbital decompression by midfacial advancement. Report of two cases
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology
|May 1, 1984
Summary
Midfacial deficiency and exorbitism present surgical challenges for orbital decompression. Midfacial advancement using LeFort III osteotomy offers effective correction for these complex cases.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Maxillofacial Surgery
Background:
- Midfacial deficiency and exorbitism create complex challenges for orbital decompression.
- Accurate patient assessment and meticulous treatment planning are crucial.
Observation:
- This review synthesizes current literature on managing midfacial deficiency with exorbitism.
- Two patient cases illustrate surgical correction techniques.
Findings:
- Orbital decompression was achieved through midfacial advancement.
- Both the classic and a modified LeFort III osteotomy were successfully employed.
Implications:
- Midfacial advancement via LeFort III osteotomy is a viable surgical approach.
- This technique addresses both orbital decompression and midfacial skeletal correction.
- Further research can refine modified LeFort III osteotomy for improved outcomes.