Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 67, Issue 7 , Pages 1420-1424 , July 2009

Endoscopically Assisted Le Fort I Osteotomy Using an Ultrasonic Scalpel: A Feasibility Study in Cadavers

  • Jesse A. Taylor, MD

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr Taylor: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave, ML 2020, Cincinnati, OH 45229
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  • Rian A. Maercks, MD

      Affiliations

    • Chief Resident, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
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  • Donna C. Jones, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Visiting Scientist, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
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  • Christopher B. Gordon, MD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH

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PII: S0278-2391(09)00173-6

doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2008.12.058

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 67, Issue 7 , Pages 1420-1424 , July 2009

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