J Korean Soc Plast Reconstr Surg.  1998 Aug;25(6):1084-1095.

Correction of malunited zygoma through limited exposure

• Kim YH
• Kang MS
• Seul JH

Abstract

This study includes 40 patients of post-traumatic facial bone deformities to whom underwent realignment of zygomatic bone. In 13 cases, we modified the approach technique using limited exposure such as subciliary, intraoral and preauricular incisions instead of conventional wide exposure. Preoperative evaluation of deformity was done by using x-rays, photographs and detail communication with the patients. Through this limited exposure, osteotomy and repositioning of the zygoma were accomplished. There were no postoperative differences between wide and limited exposure, but limited exposure was more advantageous in terms of reduced operative time, transfusion, hospitalization and scaring. This approach was an effective method for the relatively simple tetrapod type-malunited fracture of zygoma without comminution.

MeSH Terms

Congenital Abnormalities
Facial Bones
Hospitalization
Humans
Operative Time
Osteotomy
Zygoma*