Correction of malunited zygoma through limited exposure.

Kim, Yong Ha; Kang, Moo Seog; Seul, Jung Hyun

Original Article

Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 1998;25(6):1084-1095.
Published online August 1, 1998.

Correction of malunited zygoma through limited exposure.

Yong Ha Kim, Moo Seog Kang, Jung Hyun Seul

Abstract

This study includes 40 patients of post-traumatic facial bone deformities to whom underwent realignment of zygomatic bone. In 13 cases, we modified the approach technique using limited exposure such as subciliary, intraoral and preauricular incisions instead of conventional wide exposure. Preoperative evaluation of deformity was done by using x-rays, photographs and detail communication with the patients. Through this limited exposure, osteotomy and repositioning of the zygoma were accomplished. There were no postoperative differences between wide and limited exposure, but limited exposure was more advantageous in terms of reduced operative time, transfusion, hospitalization and scaring. This approach was an effective method for the relatively simple tetrapod type-malunited fracture of zygoma without comminution.