Le Fort III osteotomy

The Le Fort III Osteotomy for oral and maxillofacial surgery, is used to correct generalised growth failure of the midface involving the upper jaw nose and cheek bones (zygomas).[1] The surgical approach and post operative management is similar as for the Le Fort II procedure.[2]

Le Fort III osteotomy
Illustration demonstrating Le Fort III osteotomy and distraction advancement

Brow lift procedures may be carried out at the same time as Le Fort II and Le Fort III osteotomies.


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References
  1. Tiwana, PS; Turvey, TA (2004). "Subcranial procedures in craniofacial surgery: the Le Fort III osteotomy". Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America. 16 (4): 493–501. doi:10.1016/j.coms.2004.08.001. PMID 18088750. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
  2. Engelhardt, T; Crawford, MW; et al. (2009). "Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery". In Coté, CJ; Lerman, J; et al. (eds.). A Practice of Anesthesia for Infants and Children (4th ed.). Saunders. pp. 701–713. ISBN 978-1-4160-3134-5. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
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