title: Homologous cancellous bone grafts for large jaw defects caused by bone cysts.
abstract: For more than 10 years homologous bone stored at -20 degrees C has been used to fill large bone cavities after cystectomy. This article outlines the principles of collecting, storing, and preserving the homograft, presents special aspects of the surgical technique, and reports long-term results.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001845:Bone Cysts / Q000601:surgery*; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005270:Femur Head; D005615:Freezing; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009807:Odontogenic Cysts / Q000601:surgery; D011842:Radicular Cyst / Q000601:surgery; D014021:Tissue Preservation