Categories: SurgeryVideo

Zygoma Reduction Surgery for Fibrous dysplasia with protection of infraorbital nerve surgery

Presentation of fibrous dysplasia

Fibrous dysplasia is a very rare disorder of the bone. The gene involved is the G-protein receptor. It is a condition where fibrous tissue replaces normal bone and marrow tissue. This results in bone that is very weak. There is also excessive proliferation of this fibrous bony tissue. This leads to increased size of the affected bone. Surgical correction is the only solution for fibrous dysplasia.

A patient with fibrous dysplasia presents at Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital

This patient presented to Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital for treatment. He had increased asymmetric growth of the right zygomatic bone. Dr S M Balaji, Craniomaxillofacial surgeon, examined the patient and ordered investigations. Biopsy revealed it to be fibrous dysplasia. He explained the condition to the patient and his treatment plan. The patient was in complete agreement with the treatment plan.

Surgical correction of fibrous dysplasia

Under general anesthesia, an incision was first made. This extended from the outer canthus of the right eye. Dissection was then carried down to the frontal part of the zygomatic bone. Next, a vestibular incision was then made in the right maxillary sulcus. Dissection was next carried down to the dysplastic zygomatic bone. Fibrous tissue of the zygomatic bone was next trimmed with burs and chisels. Access was through both incisions. Adequate trimming of fibrous tissue was then completed and facial symmetry restored. The incisions were then closed with sutures. Great care was always taken to preserve the infraorbital nerve. Testing of the nerve at the end of surgery revealed no neuropraxia or other signs of nerve injury.

The patient expressed his happiness at the results of the surgery before discharge.

Video:

Recent Posts

Tongue cancer surgery and successful reconstruction at Balaji Dental & Craniofacial Hospital, India.

Oral cancer is a serious health concern affecting thousands of individuals in India each year.…

4 weeks ago

World Renowned Professor of Oral Diseases – Prof. Stephen Challacombe’s Visit to Balaji Dental & Craniofacial Hospital

World Renowned Professor of Oral Diseases- Prof. Stephen Challacombe’s Visit to Balaji Dental & Craniofacial…

2 months ago

Transformative Unilateral Cleft Lip Surgery with Minimal Scarring

A young boy with a mild unilateral cleft lip deformity underwent successful corrective surgery at…

2 months ago

Closed Rhinoplasty for Crooked Nose Correction

Closed Rhinoplasty for Crooked Nose Correction Surgical History of Rhinoplasty since Historical TimesRhinoplasty is one…

4 months ago

Distraction Osteogenesis for Lower Jaw Asymmetry Correction

Occurrence of Jaw Discrepancies in a Sample PopulationLower jaw deformities are the leading cause of…

5 months ago

Mandibular Osteotomy for Long Lower Jaw Correction

Complications Arising in Later Life in Cleft PatientsPatients born with a cleft deformity undergo a…

11 months ago