Red-blue light irradiation in the prevention of surgical wound infection after mandibular distraction using internal distractors in hemifacial microsomia: A randomized trial

摘要

Background: Postoperative infection is a complication of mandibular distraction osteogenesis (DO) in patients with hemifacial microsomia (HFM). The risk of surgical wound infection in DO is reported to be high due to the long duration of the distraction process. Treatment during the perioperative period is critical in combating infection.