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. 2007 Sep;45(6):490-2.
doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2006.08.015. Epub 2006 Nov 15.

Pedicled genial osteotomy modification of the mandibular release access operation for access to the back of the tongue

G D Merrick  1 , R W Morrison, J R Gallagher, J C Devine, A Farrow
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Pedicled genial osteotomy modification of the mandibular release access operation for access to the back of the tongue

G D Merrick et al. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2007 Sep.

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  • Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2008 Jan;46(1):83. Farrow, A [added]

Abstract

We report a modification of the operation of mandibular release or 'visor drop down'. It allows more accurate repositioning and more permanent fixation of the genioglossus, geniohyoid, and digastric muscles using a small anterior osteotomy. We hope that this more accurate and reliable repositioning will give improved outcomes in terms of speech, chewing, and swallowing.

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  • Osteotomy--prefixation.
    Littler B. Littler B. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2008 Jul;46(5):425. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2008.01.019. Epub 2008 May 2. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2008. PMID: 18450345 No abstract available.

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