Facial scoliosis from sternocleidomastoid torticollis: Long-term postoperative evaluation

Facial scoliosis from sternocleidomastoid torticollis: Long-term postoperative evaluation

A 10-year-old girl with congenital torticollis was treated by biterminal tenotomy of the sternocleidomastoid muscle and division of cervical fascia. She was followed up regularly for 14 years and her facial asymmetry resolved almost completely.

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Veröffentlicht in:British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery 2005-10, Vol.43 (5), p.428-434
1. Verfasser: Chate, R.A.C.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Biological and medical sciences
Cephalometric analysis
Cephalometry
Child
Contracture - surgery
Dentistry
Facial Asymmetry - etiology
Facial Asymmetry - surgery
Facial scoliosis
Fasciotomy
Female
Humans
Medical sciences
Neck Muscles - surgery
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Sternocleidomastoid torticollis
Torticollis - complications
Torticollis - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:A 10-year-old girl with congenital torticollis was treated by biterminal tenotomy of the sternocleidomastoid muscle and division of cervical fascia. She was followed up regularly for 14 years and her facial asymmetry resolved almost completely.
ISSN:0266-4356
1532-1940
DOI:10.1016/j.bjoms.2005.01.015