title: The use of a subperiosteal tissue expander in rib reconstruction of an atrophic mandible.
abstract: A technique is described that provides adequate coverage for rib grafts used in reconstruction of the atrophic mandible. The flaps are highly vascular and thick because of the fibrous capsule that forms around the tissue expander. A one-stage expansion technique is used that reduces the total time needed for reconstruction.
authors.affiliation: Medical Center, Shreveport, LA 71130.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Lew
authors.forename: E L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Amos
authors.forename: J V
authors.initials: JV
authors.lastname: Shroyer
mesh_terms: D000543:Alveoloplasty / Q000379:methods; D001284:Atrophy; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D017886:Durapatite; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D008334:Mandible / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000601:surgery; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012272:Ribs / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D017886:Durapatite