Osteotomy, Le Fort [osteotomie Le Fortova]
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- Terms
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LeFort Osteotomy
Osteotomy, LeFort
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Definition
Transverse sectioning and repositioning of the maxilla. There are three types: Le Fort I osteotomy for maxillary advancement or the treatment of maxillary fractures; Le Fort II osteotomy for the treatment of maxillary fractures; Le Fort III osteotomy for the treatment of maxillary fractures with fracture of one or more facial bones. Le Fort III is often used also to correct craniofacial dysostosis and related facial abnormalities. (From Dorland, 28th ed, p1203 & p662)
- Annotation
- Le Fort I: coordinate with MAXILLA /surg for maxillary advancement; Le Fort II: coordinate with MAXILLARY FRACTURES /surg; Le Fort III: coordinate with MAXILLARY FRACTURES /surg or CRANIOFACIAL DYSOSTOSIS /surg or other related facial abnormality /surg
- DUI
- D019340 MeSH Browser
- CUI
- M0028789
- Previous indexing
- Maxillary Fractures/surgery (1971-1996); Maxilla/surgery (1971-1996); Osteotomy (1971-1996)
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