Abstract
Zygomatic osteotomies for correction of late presentation zygomatic complex fractures or hypoplasia resulting in facial deformity has traditionally required access to the zygomatic complex via a coronal approach. Coronal access can be time consuming and carries a relatively high morbidity rate, leaving a large scar that can be obvious when the hair is short, absent or wet.
Highlights
Zygomatic osteotomies for the malunion of the displaced zygomatic complex fracture due to late presentation have traditionally required access to the zygoma via a coronal approach
We discuss an alternative approach using the adaptation of a minimal access technique [4] in conjunction with 3D planning to facilitate post-traumatic zygomatic osteotomy with a successful outcome, reduced morbidity and reduced operating time
A 39-year-old male was referred to the Oral and Maxillofacial Department for management of a right zygomatic complex fracture which had been sustained in an alleged assault three months previously
Summary
Zygomatic, Osteotomy, Trauma, Facial deformity, Edinburgh technique Zygomatic osteotomies for the malunion of the displaced zygomatic complex fracture due to late presentation have traditionally required access to the zygoma via a coronal approach. We discuss an alternative approach using the adaptation of a minimal access technique [4] in conjunction with 3D planning to facilitate post-traumatic zygomatic osteotomy with a successful outcome, reduced morbidity and reduced operating time.
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