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Le Fort III and Le Fort II Osteotomies

  • David D. Vu
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    Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, Parkland Memorial Hospital, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, 5201 Harry Hines Boulevard, CS3.104, Dallas, TX 75235, USA
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  • Paul S. Tiwana
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    Corresponding author. Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, Parkland Memorial Hospital, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, 5201 Harry Hines Boulevard, CS3.104, Dallas, TX 75235.
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    Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, Parkland Memorial Hospital, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, 5201 Harry Hines Boulevard, CS3.104, Dallas, TX 75235, USA

    Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Neurological Surgery, Parkland Memorial Hospital, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, 5201 Harry Hines Boulevard, CS3.104, Dallas, TX 75235, USA

    Pediatric Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Children’s Health, 1935 Medical District Drive, Dallas, TX 75235, USA
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Published:November 24, 2015DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cxom.2015.10.007
      The Le Fort III osteotomy is a technique used in managing midfacial hypoplasia as often seen in syndromic patients.

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