Mühlbauer W, Anderl H
Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir. 1983 Jun;15(2):77-82.
The easily malleable Champy miniplates are suitable for fixation not only in the viscero- but also in the neurocranium in craniofacial surgery of complex craniofacial deformities. The miniplate osteosynthesis stabilizes the skeletal segments in their new position and function so securely that intermaxillary fixation is no longer necessary. This modality of internal fixation is applicable even in small children and infants allowing total osteotomy and mobilisation of the cranium and the facial skeleton at this early age. The miniplates may also prevent restenosis after radical stripping of prematurely closed sutures. The plates and screws are usually removed 6 to 12 months later through small stab incisions. The craniofacial surgery groups in Munich and Innsbruck have successfully applied this form of fixation in 10 selected children with severe malformations, their age ranging from 3 months to 14 years. The technique and results are demonstrated in appropriate examples. The pros and cons of the miniplate osteosynthesis versus other methods of fixation are discussed. During a period of nearly 3 years (1980-1982) no complications have been observed.
易于塑形的Champy微型钢板不仅适用于复杂颅面畸形颅面外科手术中的内脏颅骨固定，也适用于脑颅骨固定。微型钢板接骨术能将骨骼段稳固地固定在其新的位置并发挥功能，因此不再需要颌间固定。这种内固定方式甚至适用于幼儿和婴儿，使得在这个早期阶段就能进行全颅骨切开术以及颅骨和面骨的移动。微型钢板还可防止过早闭合的缝线彻底剥离后再狭窄。钢板和螺钉通常在6至12个月后通过小切口取出。慕尼黑和因斯布鲁克的颅面外科团队已成功地将这种固定方式应用于10例选定的严重畸形儿童，年龄从3个月至14岁。通过适当的实例展示了该技术及结果。讨论了微型钢板接骨术与其他固定方法相比的优缺点。在近3年（1980 - 1982年）期间未观察到并发症。
