Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine

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Regional anesthesia for maxillofacial surgery in developing countries

  • Kim, Soung Min (Oral and Maxillofacial Microvascular Reconstruction LAB, Brong Ahafo Regional Hospital) ;
  • Seo, Mi Hyun (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University) ;
  • Myoung, Hoon (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University) ;
  • Lee, Jong Ho (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University)
  • Received : 2016.12.09
  • Accepted : 2016.12.19
  • Published : 2016.12.31
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Abstract

Regional anesthesia in the maxillofacial region is safer and more efficient than general anesthesia when its indications are carefully considered. In addition, the majority of medical institutions in developing countries are not well equipped for proper anesthesia and elective surgery. In this review, we describe regional anesthesia and cutaneous nerve divisions in the maxillofacial region. In addition, we summarize detailed regional anesthetic techniques adapted for representative cleft lip cases in developing countries.

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