Development of distraction osteogenesis techniques in treatment of craniosynostosis and its applications
10.3760/cma.j.cn114453-20190127-00026-1
- VernacularTitle:牵张成骨技术在颅缝早闭畸形治疗中的应用进展
- Author:
Yuanliang HUANG
1
;
Jianjian LU
;
Li TENG
Author Information
1. 中国医学科学院北京协和医学院整形外科医院颅颌面二中心 100144
- Keywords:
Craniosynostosis;
Osteogenesis, distraction;
Surgical therapy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
2020;36(8):933-936
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Distraction osteogenesis has been widely used to correct in craniosynostosis in craniofacial surgery since the end of last century because of its advantages such as minimal surgical trauma, short operation time and stable postoperative effect. There are many kinds of distraction osteogenesis procedures for the treatment of craniosynostosis. In order to facilitate patients and surgeons to understand the advantages and disadvantages of these surgical procedures and choose appropriate treatment strategies, the authors reviewed operations of distraction osteogenesis by using internal or external device, and the spring-assisted distraction osteogenesis. Author also evaluated its complications, advantages and disadvantages of these procedures.
