Soft-tissue, non-osteogenic distraction of the mandible and lower face in bilateral hemifacial microsomia—technical report

The aim of this study is to present a sequential strategy of soft-tissue, non-osteogenic distraction with a novel device, followed by microvascular bony reconstruction for severe cases of mandibular hypoplasia. The case of a 21-year-old woman with Goldenhar syndrome is presented, whose mandible rema...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery 2024-04, Vol.52 (4), p.469-471
Hauptverfasser: Nixon-Martins, Artur, Conduto, Diogo, Gomes, Ana R., Rosa, Bruno G., Ribeiro, Gaizka, Pinheiro, Carlos, Pagaimo, Filipe, Azevedo-Coutinho, Francisco, Santos-Fernandes, Victor, Guimarães-Ferreira, José
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Zusammenfassung:The aim of this study is to present a sequential strategy of soft-tissue, non-osteogenic distraction with a novel device, followed by microvascular bony reconstruction for severe cases of mandibular hypoplasia. The case of a 21-year-old woman with Goldenhar syndrome is presented, whose mandible remained severely hypoplastic despite previous attempts at distraction and was not suitable for further osteogenic distraction. Soft tissue deficiency and pin track scarring prevented free fibular transfers. A personalized distractor, anchored to the cranium and the mandibular symphysis, was designed to expand the soft tissues while allowing for physiological temporomandibular joint (TMJ) movement without compression forces. Internal distractors were placed along the osteotomies to prevent condylar luxation. After completion of the soft tissue distraction, the native mandible was resected except for the condyles and reconstructed with two free fibula flaps. This report represents the proof of concept of a sequential approach to severe lower face soft-tissue and bone deficiency, which preserves TMJ function and avoids the transfer of poorly matched skin to the face.
ISSN:1010-5182
1878-4119
DOI:10.1016/j.jcms.2024.01.023