title: Modified mandibulotomy approach to tumors of the oropharynx.
abstract: The surgical approach to tumors in the deep oral cavity, oropharynx, and parapharyngeal space has always been a problem. Midline mandibulotomy for exposure and resection of tumors in these areas is usually essential. However, postoperatively accurate and stable reconstruction of the symphysis is difficult. The authors present a modified notch mandibulotomy in a trapezoidal shape to stabilize the symphysis with only a four-hole miniplate. This shape of the osteotomy reduces the time to return to an unrestricted diet and permits more accurate occlusion.
authors.affiliation: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic, Ankara Numune Hospital, Turkey.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Aslan
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Kargi
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Görgü
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Erdoğan
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kilinç
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001860:Bone Plates; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D037981:Neck Dissection; D009959:Oropharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology