Publications by authors named "Andrews Navin Kumar"
J Craniofac Surg
May 2014
Article Synopsis
- Patients with cleft lip and palate often experience midface hypoplasia, traditionally treated with orthognathic surgery, which has issues with relapse; this study investigates maxillary distraction osteogenesis using a rigid external device (RED) as a potentially more stable alternative.
- Nine patients underwent maxillary advancement following a specific surgical procedure, with outcomes assessed through imaging at three stages: before distraction, immediately after, and one year later.
- Results indicated a successful average midface advancement of 13.4 mm with stable bone formation and no significant complications, suggesting the RED technique is an effective option for improving maxillary positioning over time.
