Monophasic extraskeletal mandibular fixation in head and neck surgery.
Stabilization, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of certain mandibular fractures or continuity defects may be facilitated by external skeletal fixation. The utilization of a convenient and inexpensive monophasic extraskeletal fixation appliance in select instances of mandibular trauma or head and neck surgery is described herein and illustrated with case reports.
D000328:Adult; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D005115:Extraoral Traction Appliances; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000150:complications