To investigate the effects of periosteum preservation on bone growth after costochondral grafting in hemifacial microsomia patients.
Cohort study design
Involvement of patients with hemifacial microsomia
Comparison of outcomes between grafts with and without periosteum preservation
Assessment of bone fusion and remodeling
Increased postoperative bone fusion observed in the preserved periosteum group
Enhanced remodeling and growth of the grafted bone
Significant improvement in overall outcomes for grafts with periosteum preservation
Abstract
Preservation of the periosteum and perichondrium during CCG implantation enhances postoperative bone fusion, remodeling, and growth in patients with HFM.