Five-Year Follow-Up of Midface Distraction in Growing Children with Syndromic Craniosynostosis
Conclusion:
After Le Fort III advancement with distraction, the maxillary position remains stable and continues to advance minimally along the x axis and demonstrates more growth along the y axis over the long term.
CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE:
Therapeutic, IV.
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Pediatric/Craniofacial: Original Articles Source Type: research