Osteotomy, Le Fort

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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 & p662)

Descriptor ID	D019340
MeSH Number(s)	E04.545.575 E04.555.580.580 E06.645.575
Concept/Terms	Osteotomy, Le Fort Osteotomy, Le Fort Le Fort Osteotomy Osteotomy, LeFort LeFort Osteotomy

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Osteotomy, Le Fort".

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04]
Oral Surgical Procedures [E04.545]
Osteotomy, Le Fort [E04.545.575]
Orthopedic Procedures [E04.555]
Osteotomy [E04.555.580]
Osteotomy, Le Fort [E04.555.580.580]
Dentistry [E06]
Oral Surgical Procedures [E06.645]
Osteotomy, Le Fort [E06.645.575]

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more specific than "Osteotomy, Le Fort".

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