Osteotomy, Le Fort

Transverse sectioning and repositioning of the maxilla. There are three types: Le Fort I osteotomy for maxillary advancement or the treatment of maxillary fractures; Le Fort II osteotomy for the treatment of maxillary fractures; Le Fort III osteotomy for the treatment of maxillary fractures with fracture of one or more facial bones. Le Fort III is often used also to correct craniofacial dysostosis and related facial abnormalities. (From Dorland, 28th ed, p1203 and p662)

Year introduced: 1997

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Tree Number(s): E04.545.575, E04.555.580.580, E06.645.575

MeSH Unique ID: D019340

Entry Terms:

• Le Fort Osteotomy
• LeFort Osteotomy
• Osteotomy, LeFort

Previous Indexing:

• Maxillary Fractures/surgery (1971-1996)
• Maxilla/surgery (1971-1996)
• Osteotomy (1971-1996)

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Oral Surgical Procedures
Osteotomy, Le Fort

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Orthopedic Procedures
Osteotomy
Osteotomy, Le Fort

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Dentistry
Oral Surgical Procedures
Osteotomy, Le Fort