Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Volume 20, Issue 4 , Pages 241-244, December 2009

Mandibular distraction in infancy

  • Johnny Franco, MD
    • ,
  • Michael Carstens, MD, FACS

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: Michael Carstens, MD, FACS, Division of Plastic Surgery, Saint Louis University, St Louis, MO 63110

Division of Plastic Surgery, Saint Louis University, St Louis, Missouri

Mandibular distraction has numerous clinical applications and continues to evolve to improve patient care. Distraction simultaneously expands the bone and soft tissue surrounding the mandible. It has also been shown to decrease the need for tracheostomy in neonates with severe bilateral mandibular hypoplasia. This article describes the authors' method for performing mandibular distraction.

Keywords: Mandible, Distraction, Child, BMP-2

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PII: S1043-1810(09)00083-9

doi:10.1016/j.otot.2009.10.015

Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Volume 20, Issue 4 , Pages 241-244, December 2009

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