PMID: 6986145Jan 1, 1980Paper

Reconstruction for malar asymmetry

Archives of Otolaryngology
M S Karlan, B S Skobel

Abstract

Congenital and posttraumatic deformities may cause facial asymmetry of the malar area. Onlay grafting and/or craniofacial repositioning techniques are most frequently used in repair. There are various indications for, as well as limitations of, both onlay grafting techniques and craniofacial repositioning. Measurements of the deformity make more accurate corrections possible. Anthropometric data obtained from skulls confirm that a simple geometric formula can be developed for prediction of the final result after the rotation-advancement of the depressed malar eminence. The surgical technique has evolved through the care of six recent patients. The method places emphasis on the three-dimensional nature of the repair and the requirements in craniofacial repositioning for stable fixation with bone-to-bone contact.

Citations

Jun 1, 2005·Ophthalmology·Eli L ChangPeter A D Rubin
Jan 1, 1984·Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery : Official Journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons·K E PerinoM C Kinnebrew
Apr 1, 1987·Journal of Cranio-maxillo-facial Surgery : Official Publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery·Y Kawano

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