[Orthognathic surgery in the treatment of condylar osteochondroma].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To evaluate the effect of orthognathic surgery in the treatment of condylar osteochondroma.

METHODS:

A total of 12 cases of condylar osteochondroma were treated with Le Fort I osteotomy, intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy, sagittal split ramus osteotomy and genioplasty.

RESULTS:

No recurrence of condylar osteochondroma was observed in all 12 cases two years after the treatments. Facial asymmetry was obviously corrected.

CONCLUSION:

The orthognathic surgery methods are advantageous in improving facial figure without scar development in the treatment of condylar osteochondroma.

• Authors: Xiaohui Ma, Hao Wang, Xien Zhang
• Journal: Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology (Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi) Vol. 32 Issue 2 Pg. 150-2 (Apr 2014) ISSN: 1000-1182 [Print] China
• PMID: 24881209 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Bone Neoplasms
• Face (abnormalities)
• Facial Asymmetry (congenital)
• Humans
• Hyperplasia
• Male
• Orthognathic Surgery
• Osteochondroma
• Osteotomy
• Osteotomy, Le Fort
• Osteotomy, Sagittal Split Ramus