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During a monobloc
osteotomy, the forehead and the entire mid-face (upper jaw, cheekbones and
nose) are brought forward. Any necessary bone grafts and the realigned bones
are held in place with screws.
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Conditions Treated with a Monobloc Osteotomy:
A monobloc osteotomy may be performed in cases of Pfeiffer syndrome, a premature fusion of the sutures of the skull.
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There are no
comparable non-surgical alternatives to a monobloc osteotomy. Surgical
alternatives to the procedure include halo-distraction Le Fort III osteotomy
and Le Fort III osteotomy.
Anesthesia with a Monobloc Osteotomy:
A monobloc osteotomy is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from a Monobloc Osteotomy:
Possible risks following a monobloc osteotomy include infection, bleeding, swelling, bruising, soreness, nerve damage, jaw relapse and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible for a blood transfusion to be required.
