title: A fractured mandible, from initial operation to removal of tantalum mesh. Report of a case.
abstract: Report is made of a case of fracture of the angle of the mandible. Treatment was attempted with the Sampson pericortical bone clamp, but was unsuccessful. Routine use of intraosseous wire led to a localized osteomyelitis, without union of the fracture. Treatment then was made with a particulate marrow graft contained within a tantalum mesh screen. The screen was removed 30 months postoperatively.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000009:adverse effects; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000209:etiology; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D013635:Tantalum; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous
chemical_list: D013635:Tantalum