• 대한구순구개열학회지
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.107-121
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• 2004

Midface and maxillary distraction osteogenesis (DO) can be an alternative treatement modality for the craniofacial syndrome patients and cleft lip and palate patients. Rigid External Distraction (RED) II system has more advantages in the force vector control than the other types of distraction systems. Despite of increasing popularity of RED system there is few report on the failure factors. Some considerations should be pointed out in using RED II system for successful treatment; the rigidity of intraoral splint, complete separation of bony segment, and the cooperation of patients. Orthodontists, surgeons, and patients have the same amount of responsibility for the successful midface and maxillary DO using RED II system from the beginning to the end of the treatment.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.175-183
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• 2002

Crouzon syndrome은 두 개융증, 상악골 형성부전증과 안구돌출증의 특징적인 제 가지 임상증상을 보이는 두개안면 증후군중 하나이다. 이러한 두개안면기형 환자를 치료하는 방법 중 요즘 점점 중요하게 떠오르는 방법이 distraction osteogenesis이다. 일반적인 악교정 수술에 비해 distraction osteogenesis는 여러 가지 장점이 존재한다. 심한 상악골 열 성장을 동반한 Crouzon syndrome환자의 상악골을 Le Fort III osteotomy후 RED system을 이용하여 성공적으로 전방 견인하여 심미 및 기능적으로 현저한 개선을 이룰 수 있었다.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.324-333
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• 2005

Distraction osteogenesis for the advancement of hypoplastic maxilla of cleft patients has shown successful results. In this report, rigid external distraction(RED) system and internal distraction device were used for maxillary advancement. Each system has its advantages and disadvantages. Larger amount of advancement can be achieved with RED system. But complex external device may give patients psychological stress. Internal device is invisible. However its distraction amount have limitation for the advancement (< 20mm) and the vector cannot be changed freely during distraction. The authors treated five cleft patients with maxillary hypoplasia(three with RED system and two with internal distractor). Their results were clinically satisfactory. We present the pros and cons of RED and internal system for maxillary distraction osteogenesis.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.161-164
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• 2002

Le Fort III 골절단술 후 강성 외장형 신장기를 이용한 중안면부 골신장술은 적은 합병증으로 골편의 많은 전방 이동이 가능하고, 술후에도 신장 축방향을 조절할 수 있는 장점을 가지고 있으며, 견인 철선을 비외측부 안면 피부를 관통하여 견인하는 방법은 견인력이 회전 중심 가까이에 전달되며, 견인장치가 저작시에도 방해가 되지 않는 장점을 가지고 있는 유용한 방법이다. 본과에서는 두개안면부 저성장을 가진 환자에서 Le Fort III 골절단술 후 피부를 관통하여 견인하는 강성 외장형 신장기를 이용하여 적은 합병증으로 매우 심미적인 결과를 얻을 수 있었다. 중안면부의 골신장술을 이용한 치료법은 아직 장기적인 추적 조사가 필요하지만 많은 합병증을 유발하고 골편의 이동량이 제한되는 기존의 골절단술과 소형 금속판을 이용한 골접합술을 대체할 수 있는 유용한 방법으로 생각된다.

• 대한구순구개열학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.9-18
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• 2013

Distraction osteogenesis is useful treatment which the gradual separation of cut bone edges results in the generation of new bone. It is effective treatment for correcting maxillofacial deformities. Patients with cleft lip and palate usually have maxillary hypoplasia due to scarring of lip and palate. To correct these deformities, we chose to use a 2-jaw orthognathic surgery or distraction osteogenesis. But despite improvements in surgical techniques for maxillofacial deformities, postoperative stability still leaves the question of when relapse may occur. This case report describes the Relapse after treatment of maxillary hypoplasia with cleft lip and palate by Rigid External distraction system over a 2-year treatment and follow-up period. In addition, we reviewed related articles about the influence of the occlusal stability on postoperative stability in patients with cleft lip and palate correction with Distraction osteogenesis.

• 대한구순구개열학회지
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• 제14권1_2호
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• pp.19-28
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• 2011

Maxillary anterior segmental distraction osteogenesis (DO) has been the alternative treatment option for patients with midfacial retrusion. The patient showed unilateral cleft lip and palate, and premaxillary distraction with rigid external device (RED) was planned to solve midface deficiency and to create alveolar space. Significant advancement of A point was observed, but relapse of A point was detected during consolidation period. The vertical position of the ANS was found to have moved downward. Axis of upper incisor decreased after DO. Maxillary anterior segmental DO is effective for treatment of patient with cleft lip and palate. The alveolar space is regained successfully, and the facial profile is improved without velopharyngeal problems.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.709-716
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• 2005

구순구개열 환자에서는 이른 시기에 시행된 수술로 인한 구순이나 구개부의 반흔 형성으로 섭식장애나 발음장애를 동반한 상악의 열성장이 나타나게 된다. 때로는 집중적인 교정치료 후에도 심한 상악골 저형성증을 보이며 이러한 경우성장이 완료 된 후에 골이식을 동반한 악교정 수술로 상악골을 전방이동시켜 안모의 개선을 도모하기도 한다. 그러나 이러한 상악골의 전방이동은 연조직의 과도한 신장으로 인한 술후회귀현상, 추가적인 골이식이 필요하다는 한계를 가지고 있다. 골신장술은 이러한 한계점을 극복하는 최신 치료방법으로 구순구개열 환자, 두개골 융합증을 나타내는 환자 등에서 상악골을 포함한 두개 안면골의 개선에 많이 이용되고 있다. 특히 구외장치를 이용하는 골신장술은 골신장기간 중에 견인 방향의 조절이 보다 쉬우며, 충분한 양의 골신장이 가능하여 보다 좋은 결과를 얻을 수 있다. 본 증례는 상악 열성장을 보이는 구순구개열 6세 7개월의 여자 환아로, 변형된 구내 르포씨 1형 골절단술(modified Le Fort I osteotomy) 후 두개골을 고정원으로 이용하는 견고 구외 골신장술을 통해 상악골을 전진시켜 양호한 결과를 얻었기에 이를 보고하는 바이다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.123-127
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• 2007

Purpose: Rigid external distraction(RED) is a highly effective technique for correction of maxillary hypoplasia in patients with cleft or syndromic craniosynostosis. Despite many advantages of RED, it also has the problem of relapse as the conventional advancement surgery. Bicoronal approach, that is the common approach to gain access to the craniofacial skeleton, had some morbidity, such as hair loss, sensory loss, wide scar and temporal hollowing. We present our clinical experience of RED distraction with minimal invasive approach and early rigid fixation to overcome these disadvantages. Methods: A 27-year-old female patient with Crouzon's disease underwent Le Fort III osteotomy and RED device application through the minimal invasive direct skin incisions. After the latent period of 5 days, distraction was undertaken until proper convexity and advancement were obtained. During the rigid retention period, inflammation occurred on the right cheek, and proper conservative managements were done including continuous irrigation. To maintain the stability of distraction, early rigid fixation was undertaken on the osteotomy sites through another skin incisions. Preoperative and postoperative orthodontic treatments were performed. Serial photographs and cephalometric radiographs were obtained preoperatively, after distraction and 6 months after distraction. Results: The cephalometric analysis demonstrated postoperatively significant advancement of the maxilla and improvement of facial convexity. After 6-month follow-up period, the maxilla was stable in the sagittal plane and no relapse was found. Facial scars were not noticeable and other deformity and morbidity did not occur. Conclusion: This effective and stable technique will be a good alternative for the patients who need large amount of distraction and for adult patients with severe maxillary hypoplasia or syndromic craniosynostosis.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.53-60
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• 2009

Maxillary deficiency, anterior cross bite, constriction of maxillary arch, malaligned teeth are frequently observed in patients with cleft lip and palate. Surgery and orthodontics, combined intervention are needed to correct maxillary deficiency. Distraction osteogenesis that currently used has many advantages like less relapse tendency, more advancement of maxilla, capable in growing patients. In case 1, 18 years old girl with BCLP had severe midfacial deficiency and multiple missing of teeth. LeFort I osteotomy, followed by maxillary distraction osteogenesis utilizing rigid external distraction device(RED) system, was performed. After a 6-day latency period, distraction proceeded at a rate of 1mm per day (at 1st week, 1.5mm/day). Total advancement was 19mm. The RED device left in place for the additional 4 weeks for consolidation. After the RED device was removed, face mask was applied with elastic traction for 5 weeks. After achieving acceptable facial appearance and occlusion, orthodontic appliance was removed. The results after 4 years follow-up was sustained pretty well without aggravation of velopharyngeal function. In case 2, 22 years old man with UCLP had severe midfacial deficiency and palatally erupted upper 2nd premolars due to arch length discrepancy, but the anterior segment of maxillary did not show constriction and crowding. patient had no arch width discrepancy, crowding was concentrated on premolar region. Segmental LeFort I osteotomy was performed. After a 6 - day latency period, using internal distraction device, distraction proceeded at a 0.5mm per day(at 1st week, 0.75 - 1 mm/day). Total advancement was 15mm. After internal distraction device was removed, face mask was applied with elastic traction for 4 weeks. After surgical-orthodontic treatment, facial appearance and occlusion was improved pretty good, and after 46 months follow-up the result was retained well.

• 대한구순구개열학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.11-22
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• 2005

상악골의 열성장과 횡적 부조화, 그리고 광범위한 치조열 및 구강상악동 누공의 치료에 있어서 기존의 방법에 비해 골신장술을 사용하였을 경우, 본 증례들과 관련 문헌 고찰을 통하여, 견인량의 충분한 확보 및 회귀율의 최소화를 얻을 수 있으며, 또한 입원가료기간의 감소와 연조직 부조화의 해결을 볼 수 있어 구순구개열에 관련된 상악골 변형의 치료에 골신장술이 유용한 치료법이라 생각되어 보고한다.