Historical evolution of surgical approaches to the face—part II: midface

Surgical approaches to the head and maxillofacial area have been described and modified by multiple authors throughout history. It was during nineteenth and twentieth century when most of the techniques evolved due to advances in anesthesia and antibiotic therapy. Currently, a myriad of surgical app...

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Published in:Oral and maxillofacial surgery 2022-06, Vol.26 (2), p.177-184
Main Authors: Sifuentes-Cervantes, Jose S., Carrillo-Morales, Francisco, Castro-Núñez, Jaime, Chivukula, Bhargav Venkata, Cunningham, Larry L., Van Sickels, Joseph E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cartilage
Dentistry
Ears & hearing
Maxillofacial surgery
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Review Article
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Summary:Surgical approaches to the head and maxillofacial area have been described and modified by multiple authors throughout history. It was during nineteenth and twentieth century when most of the techniques evolved due to advances in anesthesia and antibiotic therapy. Currently, a myriad of surgical approaches are employed to gain access to the maxillofacial complex, with each of them having advantages and disadvantages. Although the approaches are presented in numerous textbooks and articles, few texts describe the circumstances or historical context under which they were developed. In a series of three articles, we will provide a historical perspective of the evolution of the most common surgical approaches to the head and face employed today. Descriptions contain advantages and disadvantages of the approaches and modifications are also provided. The purpose of the present article (2/3) is to review the approaches to the midface.
ISSN:1865-1569
1865-1550
1865-1569
DOI:10.1007/s10006-021-00956-w