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A Rare Complication of the Non-Union of Maxilla After Lefort I Osteotomy

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Lefort I osteotomies are routinely performed for correction of dentofacial deformities. There are reportsof a wide number of complications after Lefort I osteotomies. Due to the rich vascular supply of… Click to show full abstract

Lefort I osteotomies are routinely performed for correction of dentofacial deformities. There are reportsof a wide number of complications after Lefort I osteotomies. Due to the rich vascular supply of maxilla,non-union is a very rare complication. The authors present two cases of non-union of maxillaafter Lefort Iosteotomy, with a brief discussion on the probable etiologies and their management.

Keywords: rare complication; lefort; maxilla; non union

Journal Title: Medico-Legal Update
Year Published: 2020

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