New osteotomy research from J.L. Beziat and colleagues discussed
2007 SEP 11 -- Scientists discuss in "Ultrasonic osteotomy as a new technique in craniomaxillofacial surgery" new findings in osteotomy. According to a study from Lyon, France, "Ultrasound osteotomy is a new surgical technique used in dentistry to section hard tissues without damaging adjacent soft tissues. It was hypothesized that this could also be useful in craniofacial and orthognathic surgery." "An ultrasonic device was employed in the following craniofacial surgical procedures: 144 Le Fort I osteotomies, 140 palatal expansions after Le Fort I osteotomies and 140 bilateral sagittal osteotomies; 2 Le Fort III osteotomies for treatment of Crouzon syndrome in two patients; 12 cases of unicortical calvarial bone grafting; removal of superior orbital roof in 25 cases of craniofaciostenosis; removal of external wall of the orbit in 10 cases of orbital cavity tumour; removal of anterior and posterior walls of the frontal sinuses in four cases of orbital cavity tumour. Integrity of soft tissues and surgical time were evaluated. Functional results were good without any soft-tissue damage being observed, but the overall operative time was increased," wrote J.L. Beziat and colleagues, . The researchers concluded: "Ultrasound osteotomy is a new technical procedure that is advantageous for bone cutting in multiple situations, with minimal to no damage in adjacent soft tissues such as brain, palatal mucosa and the inferior alveolar nerve." Beziat and colleagues published the results of their research in International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Ultrasonic osteotomy as a new technique in craniomaxillofacial surgery. International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 2007;36(6):493-500). For additional information, contact J.L. Beziat, University Lyon-Nord, Dept. of Maxillofacial Surgery, Lyon, France. The publisher of the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery can be contacted at: Churchill Livingstone, Journal Production Dept., Robert Stevenson House, 1-3 Baxters Place, Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3AF, Midlothian, Scotland. Keywords: France, Lyon, Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical Device, Osteotomy, Surgery. This article was prepared by Life Science Weekly editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2007, Life Science Weekly via NewsRx.com.
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