Vascularised Epiphysis and Hemi-Joint Transfer for Reconstruction of Temporomandibular Joint and Ramus-Condyle Unit in Cases of Hemifacial Microsomia

Epiphysis and hemi-joint transfer for reconstruction of the temporomandibular joint and ramus-condyle unit, using the proximal epiphyseal plate and proximal one third of the diaphyseal shaft of the fibula has been successfully performed in cases of hemifacial macrosomia. A total of 6 cases belonging...

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Main Authors: A K Gupta, A P Chitre, S Abhyankar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 1995-04-01
Series:Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0043-1775707