Craniofacial Distraction Osteogenesis: Multimedia

References

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Further Reading

Clinical guideline

Prevention and management of positional skull deformities in infants. ⁹  American Academy of Pediatrics - Medical Specialty Society.  2003 Jul.  4 pages.  NGC:003254

Clinical trials

Bone Regeneration Using Bone Marrow Stromal Cells

3D Imaging of Hard and Soft Tissue in Orthognathic Surgery

Related eMedicine topics

Craniofacial, Distraction Osteogenesis

Distraction Osteogenesis of the Mandible

Distraction Osteogenesis of the Maxilla

Manifestations of Craniofacial Syndromes

Craniosynostosis Management

Keywords

craniofacial distraction osteogenesis, distraction osteogenesis, craniofacial DO, DO, bone distraction, craniofacial deformities

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Mario J Imola, MD, DDS, FRCSC, FACS, Consulting Staff, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Center for Craniofacial and Skull Base Surgery
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