Simple Technique for Reducing the Buccal Fat Pad During Mandibular Orthognathic Surgery.
J Craniofac Surg
; 29(4): e404-e405, 2018 Jun.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-29489573
ABSTRACT
Sagittal split ramus osteotomy and intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy are commonly performed for the correction of jaw deformities. However, during mandibular orthognathic surgeries such as sagittal split ramus osteotomy and intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy , the authors sometimes encounter exposure of the buccal fat pad (BFP), which decreases the surgical field. The exposed BFP makes it difficult to perform these operations, may result in unexpected complications, and may increase the operation time. Therefore, the authors herein describe a simple, safe, and convenient technique for reducing the volume of the exposed BFP during mandibular orthognathic surgery using an electric knife in the coagulation mode.
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01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Cheek
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Adipose Tissue
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Orthognathic Surgery
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Osteotomy, Sagittal Split Ramus
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Mandible
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Craniofac Surg
Journal subject:
ODONTOLOGIA
Year:
2018
Document type:
Article
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