Cancrum oris: functional and cosmetic reconstruction in patients with ankylosis of the jaws.
Advances in reconstructive surgery allow treatment of established cases of Cancrum oris with total ankylosis of the jaws to produce a satisfactory functional and cosmetic result. This is achieved by radical excision of scar tissue followed by two layered flap closure of the defect. It is recommended that a cervical flap is used for lining and a deltopectoral flap for cheek cover. Ten patients with Cancrum oris are presented to demonstrate the techniques used.
Adams-Ray
W E
WE
African Medical Research Foundation, Nairobi, Kenya.
James
J H
JH
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000844:Ankylosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005734:Gangrene; D006801:Humans; D007571:Jaw Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D013281:Stomatitis, Aphthous / Q000150:complications*; D013524:Surgical Flaps