Delayed Foreign Body Reaction Caused by Bioabsorbable Plates Used for Maxillofacial Fractures

BackgroundBioabsorbable plates and screws are commonly used to reduce maxillofacial bones, particularly in pediatric patients because they degrade completely without complications after bone healing. In this study, we encountered eight cases of a delayed foreign body reaction after surgical fixation...

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Main Authors: Hong Bae Jeon, Dong Hee Kang, Ja Hea Gu, Sang Ah Oh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 2016-01-01
Series:Archives of Plastic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.e-aps.org/upload/pdf/aps-43-40.pdf