Illustration demonstrating Le Fort III osteotomy and distraction advancement
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The Le Fort III Osteotomy for oral and maxillofacial surgery, is used to correct generalised growth failure of the midface involving the upper jaw nose and cheek bones (zygomas).[1] The surgical approach and post operative management is similar as for the Le Fort II procedure.[2]
Brow lift procedures may be carried out at the same time as Le Fort II and Le Fort III osteotomies.[citation needed]
^Tiwana, PS; Turvey, TA (2004). "Subcranial procedures in craniofacial surgery: the Le Fort III osteotomy". Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America. 16 (4): 493–501. doi:10.1016/j.coms.2004.08.001. PMID 18088750. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
^Engelhardt, T; Crawford, MW; et al. (2009). "Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery". In Coté, CJ; Lerman, J; et al. (eds.). A Practice of Anesthesia for Infants and Children (4th ed.). Saunders. pp. 701–713. ISBN 978-1-4160-3134-5. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
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