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KMID : 0358819900170061064
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Journal of Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
1990 Volume.17 No. 6 p.1064 ~ p.1069
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CLINICAL ANALYSIS OF FACIAL ASYMMETRY-A REVIEW OF 147 CASES
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Abstract
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Asymmetric face is a big problem in social activity in modem society, One who has facial deformity such as asymmetric face can´t have normal social life. We can give hith self-confidence and, furthermore, a "NEW LIFE" by correcting the deformity.
The term of FACIAL ASYMMETRY implies all cases whose right or left half of face can not show the minor image of the opposite side.
Facial asymmetry can be resulted from various conditions and show wide spectrum of phenotype that require many kinds of operation for correction. We experienced 147 cases(35l operations) of facial asymmetry during last four and a half years.
Among them 68 were male and 79 were female. The most common cause was hemifacial microsomia(44 of 147). The procedure most commonly performed was operation applied to mandible(86 of 351). In 2 cases, it was difficult to intubate through mouth or nose. In these cases tracheotomy was performed for anesthesia.
Now we present the summary of our experiences in correction of facial asymmetry.
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