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- Title
Ameloblastoma resection with immediate rib reconstruction: addressing the problem of mandibular angle and central bone bulk.
- Authors
Johnson, O. Kenneth; Sharma, Kapil
- Abstract
Several methods are available to treat mandibular tumours. This case series demonstrates the feasibility of resection and immediate reconstruction with free rib graft in limited resource settings. Innovative technical modifications are described to handle the problem of reconstruction of the angle of the mandible and to provide increased bone bulk in the centre of the mandible. Early postoperative complications are few. Follow-up demonstrates good functional results.
- Subjects
AMELOBLASTOMA; MANDIBLE; SURGICAL excision; TRACHEOTOMY; BONE resorption; DEBRIDEMENT; RIB surgery; SURGICAL complications; THERAPEUTICS; TUMORS
- Publication
Tropical Doctor, 2017, Vol 47, Issue 4, p384
- ISSN
0049-4755
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1177/0049475517698869