Article
Advances in distraction techniques for craniofacial surgery.
The journal of medical investigation : JMI - 1 Aug 2003
Matsumoto Kazuya, Nakanishi Hideki, Kubo Yoshiaki, Yokozeki Masahiko, Moriyama Keiji
Abstract excerpt
Distraction osteogenesis has been applied to the craniofacial skeleton as well as the long bones of the extremities. This technique does not require bone grafting and allows correction of craniofacial deformities with less invasion. Moreover, the distraction procedures can expand the overlying so...
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