Journal of Southern Medical University ›› 2006, Vol. 26 ›› Issue (07): 1063-1065.

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Genioplasty with morselized autologous bone graft

DU Ben-jun1, LIU Da-lie1, SU Bing2, LIU Yu-sheng1, ZHENG Jian-sheng1 1Department of Plastic Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China; 2Clinical Laboratory, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China   

  1. 南方医科大学珠江医院整形科; 南方医科大学南方医院检验科; 南方医科大学珠江医院整形科 广东广州510282; 广东广州510282; 广东广州510515;
  • Online:2006-07-20 Published:2006-07-20

Abstract: Objective To investigate a new method of genioplasty for treatment of a prominent mandibular angle with mandibular malformation. Methods According to the different types of the mandible, the prominent mandibular angle was grinded with the masseter muscle kept intact. Autologous micromorselized bone of the grinded mandibular angle was collected and implanted into the chin for augmentation mentoplasty, and the chin was fixed with gypsum after operation. Results Fifteen patients receiving the surgery were followed up for 6 -12 months, and satisfactory effects were achieved in 12 patients. One patient requested modification of the shape of the chin 10 days after the operation, and another two sustained chin distortion due to external forces and underwent subsequent shape adjustment of the chin. Conclusion The procedure described avoids graft rejection and causes less complications for genioplasty with easy moulding and satisfactory outcome. 

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