Mandibular Distraction in Glossoptosis-Micrognathic Association
- 1 March 1998
- journal article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
- Vol. 9 (2) , 127-129
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00001665-199803000-00007
Abstract
Surgical treatment for glossoptosis-micrognathic association is indicated in the most severe cases. Usually, complications occur. We used mandibular distraction to pull the tongue away from the posterior pharyngeal wall. This procedure, used in 3 patients, was effective.Keywords
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