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Long-Term Evaluation of Mandibular Growth in Children With FGFR2 Mutations.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery - 1 May 2017
Kolar John C, Ditthakasem Kanlaya, Fearon Jeffrey A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Understanding mandibular growth in children with fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) mutations is important for planning the degree of midface advancement, and for determining the best treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. Yet, relatively little is known about growth of the unoperated mandible in affected children. The purpose of this study was to evaluate mandibular growth through skeletal...
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