Hemifacial Microsomia

New hemifacial microsomia data have been reported by E. Santamaria and co-authors

Published in Medical Imaging Law Weekly, April 14th, 2009

According to a study from Mexico, "Although hemifacial microsomia is a relatively common craniofacial malformation, there is some debate regarding the ideal treatment of severe mandibular hypoplasia. Traditionally, patients with severe mandibular deficits have been treated with iliac or costochondral bone grafts followed by distraction osteogenesis, with mixed results."

"The authors present their experience with the use of the fibula osteocutaneous free flap for mandibular reconstruction in severe hemifacial microsomia patients. From 1999 to 2006, 10 patients aged 3 to 10 years (mean, 7.2 years) underwent 10 free flap reconstructions. Of the 10 patients, six were girls...

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Source: Medical Imaging Law Weekly (2009-04-14)

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