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ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2015

A Comprehensive Strategy for Reconstruction of a Missing Midface.

Yanpu Liu, Qin Ma, Jinlong Zhao, Lei Tian, Shizhu Bai, Baolin Liu, Yimin Zhao

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Article in Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Yanpu LiuDepartment of Cranio-facial Trauma and Orthognathic Surgery, College of Stomatology, The Key State Laboratory of Military Stomatology, and Department of Prosthodontics, College of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Qin MaDepartment of Cranio-facial Trauma and Orthognathic Surgery, College of Stomatology, The Key State Laboratory of Military Stomatology, and Department of Prosthodontics, College of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Jinlong ZhaoDepartment of Cranio-facial Trauma and Orthognathic Surgery, College of Stomatology, The Key State Laboratory of Military Stomatology, and Department of Prosthodontics, College of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Lei TianDepartment of Cranio-facial Trauma and Orthognathic Surgery, College of Stomatology, The Key State Laboratory of Military Stomatology, and Department of Prosthodontics, College of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Shizhu BaiDepartment of Cranio-facial Trauma and Orthognathic Surgery, College of Stomatology, The Key State Laboratory of Military Stomatology, and Department of Prosthodontics, College of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Baolin LiuDepartment of Cranio-facial Trauma and Orthognathic Surgery, College of Stomatology, The Key State Laboratory of Military Stomatology, and Department of Prosthodontics, College of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Yimin ZhaoDepartment of Cranio-facial Trauma and Orthognathic Surgery, College of Stomatology, The Key State Laboratory of Military Stomatology, and Department of Prosthodontics, College of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The loss of midface structures always leads to significant functional and cosmetic deficits, and the reconstruction work remains a challenge for surgeons. We report a rare case with severe midfacial defects involving the maxilla, nasal bone, and zygoma. This patient was treated with a comprehensive approach that included distraction osteogenesis, computer-aided surgery, a fibula bone graft, dental implantation, orthognathic surgery, and rhinoplasty. The treatment procedures required 4 years to complete, and a dramatically improved facial contour and stable occlusion were achieved. The results demonstrated the importance of a multidisciplinary approach and computer-aided design when treating severe maxillofacial deformities. Other important elements of the treatment process were the meticulous physical examination, the selection of an optimal treatment sequence, the skill of the surgeons, and more importantly, the patient-oriented mindset.

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