title: Cancrum oris: functional and cosmetic reconstruction in patients with ankylosis of the jaws.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: African Medical Research Foundation, Nairobi, Kenya.
authors.forename: W E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Adams-Ray
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: James
mesh_terms: 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