Irradiated mandibular autografts

Journal Article · Thu Sep 15 00:00:00 EDT 1983 · Cancer (Philadelphia); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/1097-0142(19830915)52:6<1017::AID-CNCR2820520615>3.0.CO;2-7· OSTI ID:5527818

Hamaker, R C; Singer, M I; Shockley, W W; Pugh, N; Shidnia, H

The cosmetic and functional disability associated with mandibular resection has been a major problem to the patient with direct invasion of the mandible by oral cancer. Marginal resections with combined postoperative radiation therapy have frequently been substituted for the more preferred segmental resections and resultant deformities. Presented are 15 cases of oral cavity cancer involving resection of the mandible, immediate radiation to 10,000 rad, and primary reconstruction as irradiated mandibular autografts. The longest following is 4 years and 3 months, with a success rate of 66%. Morbidity is minimal as compared to autogenous bone grafting. Tumor size, previous radiation, or use of regional flaps have not been a factor in the success of this method in reconstruction of the mandible primarily.

• Research Organization: Head and Neck Surgery Associates, Indianapolis, Indiana
• OSTI ID: 5527818
• Journal Information: Cancer (Philadelphia); (United States), Vol. 52:6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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