Facial growth after middle turbinate resection: an experimental study in the rabbit.

摘要: BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to determine the effects total middle turbinate resection on midfacial growth through a morphometric analysis an animal model. METHODS Twenty-eight male New Zealand white rabbits were used. animals divided into three groups: group 1, elevation and relocation nasal bone performed; 2, concha 3, control with no surgical procedure. surgery done at 8-10 weeks age skull each subject sampled as they reached maturity. determined distances then measured by using landmarks identified skull. supplied data evaluated Mann-Whitney U test. RESULTS Deviation axis opposite side resected increase in width observed only 2. In length zygomaticonasal both operated unoperated sides bones. CONCLUSION This experiment showed that operations or affected rabbits. development should be additional studies. We recommend limited, conservative procedures turbinate, saving all vital mucosa, periosteum, bone.