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Controlling the vector of distraction osteogenesis in the management of obstructive sleep apnea

BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in individuals with craniofacial anomalies can compromise airway and is a serious life-threatening condition. In many cases, tracheostomy is carried out as the treatment of choice. Distraction osteogenesis of the mandible as a treatment modality for OSA is v...

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Published in:Ann Maxillofac Surg
Main Authors: Shilo, Dekel, Emodi, Omri, Aizenbud, Dror, Rachmiel, Adi
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2016
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5343630/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28299260
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2231-0746.200319
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