The Assessment of Upper Airway Volume Changes Following Bimaxillary Advancement Surgery: A Radiological Evaluation in the Supine Position at Multiple Intervals.

ABSTRACT: Background: Bimaxillary surgeries (BiMax) are an essential part of the craniomaxillofacial specialty. The osteotomies and subsequent spatial rearrangement of the maxilla and the mandible enable the correction of facial deformities, asymmetry, and malocclusion. Moreover, the movements performed during the procedure affect the morphology of surrounding soft tissues, including the upper airway (UA). Objectives: The objective of this study was to radiologically assess the potential volumetric alterations of the UA in the supine position at various intervals following BiMax advancement surgeries. Methods: A group of 31 patients who underwent BiMax advancement surgery were included in the study. Medical computed tomography (CT) of the head and neck region was performed 2 wee

SUBMITTER: Grab PP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11355031 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature