The use of titanium mandibular reconstruction plates in patients with oral cancer.
A series of 21 patients, who were selected for primary mandibular stabilisation with titanium plates following excision of advanced malignant tumours, is reported. Success was defined as a plate that did not have to be removed due to fracture, exposure or infection. The overall success rate was 71%, with follow-up ranging from 7-53 months. The majority of plate losses were experienced when either anterior or large lateral defects which included the condyle were bridged and when patients were subjected to either pre- or postoperative radiotherapy.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Victoria, Australia.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001860:Bone Plates / Q000009:adverse effects; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000150:complications / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014025:Titanium; D017211:Treatment Failure
D014025:Titanium