During halo-distraction Le Fort III osteotomy, the
nose, upper jaw, and cheek bones are moved together (and sometimes forward) in
order to align with the forehead and chin. This procedure uses a halo attached
to the outside of the skull with screws rather than using bone grafts. In order
to gradually move the face forward, the screws are turned twice daily for eight
weeks.
Also
Known As:
- Jaw surgery
- Upper jaw
surgery
- Nose surgery
- Cheek bone
surgery
- Maxillary
surgery
- Maxillary
osteotomy
- Mid-face
surgery
Conditions
Treated with Halo-Distraction Le Fort III Osteotomy:
Halo-distraction Le Fort III osteotomy is utilized
in cases of Pfeiffer syndrome and congenital facial abnormality.
There are no comparable non-surgical or surgical
alternatives to halo-distraction Le Fort III osteotomy.
Anesthesia
with Halo-Distraction Le Fort III Osteotomy:
Halo-distraction Le Fort III osteotomy is performed
under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely
unaware during the procedure.
Potential
Complications from Halo-Distraction Le Fort III Osteotomy:
Possible risks following halo-distraction Le Fort
III osteotomy include soreness, swelling, bruising, infection, bleeding, nerve
damage and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible to
experience jaw relapse and to require a blood transfusion.
Prognosis
after Halo-Distraction Le Fort III Osteotomy:
The prognosis for a positive end result following
halo-distraction Le Fort III osteotomy is very good.
Recovery
from Halo-Distraction Le Fort III Osteotomy:
Total recovery from halo-distraction Le Fort III
osteotomy takes eight weeks.
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