Modified mandibulotomy approach to tumors of the oropharynx.
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.
Aslan
G
G
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic, Ankara Numune Hospital, Turkey.
Kargi
E
E
Görgü
M
M
Erdoğan
B
B
Kilinç
H
H
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