Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Trifocal distraction osteogenesis for reconstruction of skull defect.
- Journal:
- Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Ke, Ke et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Plastic Surgery · China
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To apply trifocal distraction osteogenesis in canine model of skull segmental defects and to provide reference for clinical treatment. METHODS: Six labrador dogs were selected in this study and divided into observation group and control group randomly. Each group contained 3 dogs. Skull segmental defects models were established by surgery, and dogs in bservation group received trifocal distraction osteogenesis treatment. Bone density was observed and compared between two groups during treatment. RESULTS: There were no significant difference in bone density between two groups on th 1st day (P>0.05). The bone density of observation group on the 30th day, and 60th day were higher than that of control group (P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Trifocal distraction osteogenesis has significant clinical effect, and it would be widely used in clinical treatment.
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