Pin guidance of reconstruction plate contour: an expanded role of external fixation
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Serval ID
serval:BIB_E15B91BC5B8E
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Pin guidance of reconstruction plate contour: an expanded role of external fixation
Journal
Laryngoscope
ISSN
0023-852X
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2011
Volume
121
Number
9
Pages
1896-1898
Language
english
Abstract
This article presents a modification of intraoperative external fixation for mandibular reconstruction with free tissue flaps. This technique is indicated when preregistration of the reconstruction plate is not possible due to transmandibular tumor extension. Once standard external fixation has been carried out and prior to segmental mandibulectomy, additional pins are fixed to the connecting rod that delineate the mandibular contour in three-dimensional (3D) space. Following mandibulectomy, these pins allow accurate contouring of the reconstruction plate and improved restoration of mandibular contour, projection, and dental occlusion. A step-by-step description of the technique using models and intraoperative photos is presented. This method of mandibular reconstruction is a simple and time-effective alternative to intraoperative computer navigation and 3D modeling in select cases of oral carcinoma where tumor infiltration of the outer mandibular cortex precludes prebending of the reconstruction plates.
Keywords
External fixation, mandible, reconstruction, contour, projection, dental occlusion, free flaps, mandibular neoplasms, oral cavity, free tissue flaps, bone pins, MANDIBULAR RECONSTRUCTION
Web of science
Open Access
Yes
Create date
09/09/2011 11:27
Last modification date
20/08/2019 17:05