Orthognathic Surgery in Older Patients: Is Age Associated With Perioperative Complications?

• Published in: Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery Vol. 80; no. 6; pp. 996 - 1006
• Main Authors: Lee, Cameron C., Wang, Tim T., Caruso, Daniel P., Williams, Ryan, Peacock, Zachary S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.06.2022
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Humans; Hypertension - complications; Orthognathic Surgery; Orthognathic Surgical Procedures - adverse effects; Orthognathic Surgical Procedures - methods; Postoperative Complications - epidemiology; Postoperative Complications - etiology; Retrospective Studies; Sleep Apnea, Obstructive - complications; Sleep Apnea, Obstructive - surgery; Surgery

The incidence of older patients undergoing orthognathic surgery is increasing. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the association between age and perioperative adverse outcomes in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery. This is a retrospective cohort study of patients undergoing orthognathic...