Cranial Maxillofac Trauma Reconstruction 2017; 10(04): 323-324
DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1592097
DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1592097
Technical Note
Le Fort I–Type Osteotomy Retractor
Further Information
Publication History
08 May 2016
19 June 2016
Publication Date:
23 August 2016 (eFirst)
Abstract
A new instrument for retracting the maxilla after mobilization is described. It does neither compress nor inadvertently pierce the lower lip and it does neither obliterate the view nor hinder access to bone removing instruments.
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