Abstract
External maxillary distractions present additional anesthetic concerns to the existing complexity of the patient with craniofacial disorder. The distraction hardware is rigidly fixed to the cranium and projects in the frontofacial midline, thus limiting oronasal airway access.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 78-81 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Craniofacial Surgery |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2004 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Distraction osteogenesis
- Intubation
- Lefort osteotomy
- Maxilla
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology