Analysis of the complications following correction of mandibular angle prominence.
- Author:
Lü-ping HUANG
1
;
Lai GUI
;
Zhi-yong ZHANG
;
Li TENG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Cicatrix; Facial Nerve Injuries; etiology; Female; Hematoma; etiology; Humans; Male; Mandible; surgery; Osteotomy; adverse effects; Postoperative Complications; Surgery, Plastic; adverse effects; Treatment Outcome
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2003;19(5):364-366
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate the causes and the prophylactic measures for the complications following correction of mandibular angle prominence.
METHODSFrom 1996 to 2001, a total of 203 patients with mandibular angle prominence underwent mandibular angle osteotomy.
RESULTSOf them, 9 patients had postoperative complications, which included bleeding, hematoma, infection, mental nerve injury, labia scar, asymmetry, and steep mandibular angle.
CONCLUSIONThe correction of mandibular angle prominence should be designed and performed precisely. Care must be taken to avoid severe complications like condyle fracture.
