Comprehensive Long-Term Outcomes Following Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis.

Mychajlo S KosykLauren K SalineroCarrie Z MoralesSameer ShakirChristopher M CieloMichelle ScottHyun-Duck NahScott P BartlettJesse A Taylor Jordan W Swanson

Published in: The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (2023)

MDO shows highly favorable long-term respiratory, feeding, nerve, and scar outcomes in nonsyndromic patients, although permanent molar changes not precluding tooth viability are commonly seen. Patients with associated syndromes demonstrate respiratory and feeding benefits, but higher rates of dental and nerve abnormalities.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
peripheral nerve
adipose tissue
respiratory tract
wound healing
bone regeneration