Clinical study of Simultaneous Correction of Bone and Soft Tissue Deformities in Hemifacial Microsmia.
- Author:
Hee Yoon CHOI
;
Bong Kweon PARK
;
Bong Gun CHOI
;
Hee Chang AHN
;
Duk Kyoon AHN
;
Jae Man LEW
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Child;
Congenital Abnormalities*;
Goldenhar Syndrome;
Humans;
Skeleton
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
1999;26(3):498-505
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Hemifacial microsomia is a common congenital craniofacial deformity involving bone and soft-tissue. Mandibular hypoplasia is the most obvious skeletal manifestation of hemifacial microsomia. In the past, complete realignment of the skeleton was preferred to soft-tissue correction, which was clearly second choice. However, in this study, simultaneous correction of bone and soft tissue deformities were equally important in treatment of hemifacial microsomia. One-stage and simultaneous bone and soft tissue reconstruction is possible and staged operations of the skeleton and soft tissue are no longer necessary, except in special cases. Even in children and adolescents, good results and normal growth potential can be achieved with simultaneous correction of bone and soft tissue.
