The sagittal split osteotomy (SSO) is a common procedure for the correction of mandibular deformities. It was first introduced Schuchardt in 1942 the current technique which has been refined an popularised in subsequent years. Overall it is a safe procedure the an important intra-operative complication being an unfavourable fracture with incidences varying between 0.7-20% being [read the full story…]
Choi in a trial in 2009 found that an intravenous bolus administration of tranexamic acid at 20 mg/kg reduces blood loss compared with placebo during bimaxillary osteotomy. The aim of this trial was to test whether the use of tranexamic acid in an irrigant fluid would decrease blood loss during orthognathic surgery Forty patients undergoing [read the full story…]
Skeletal movements and changes in the position of the hyoid bone as a result of orthognathic surgery may have on the oropharyngeal airway. The aim of this article was to report the results from a meta-analysis of the scientific literature concerned with changes in the airway in human clinical trials in adult subjects submitted to [read the full story…]
