In:
The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, SAGE Publications, Vol. 39, No. 5 ( 2002-09), p. 555-559
Abstract:
We present a 17-year follow-up of an unusual patient with median cleft of the lower lip, mandible, and tongue with a flexion contracture. Conclusion: Timing of the mandibular reconstruction needs to take into account growth of the mandible and masticatory function. In this case, fixation of the mandible performed at the age of 6 years 6 months and reconstruction carried out at 7 years 8 months of age resulted in satisfactory occlusion and masticatory function.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1055-6656
,
1545-1569
DOI:
10.1597/1545-1569_2002_039_0555_syfuoa_2.0.co_2
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2002
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2030056-6
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