title: Reconstruction of large mandibular bone and soft-tissue defect using bone transport distraction osteogenesis.
abstract: Reconstruction of large anterior mandibular defects is a challenging task. The condition can become even more complex if primary reconstruction fails, leading to loss of the entire midline portion of the lower face with massive scarring of the remaining tissues. Bone transport distraction osteogenesis can provide a viable treatment option for these patients. One of such cases will be presented, followed by a discussion of the advantages, disadvantages, and limitations of the technique.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Biology and Maxillofacial Surgery Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia, USA. melsalanty@mcg.edu
authors.forename: Mohammed E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Elsalanty
authors.forename: Taher N
authors.initials: TN
authors.lastname: Taher
authors.forename: Ibrahim E
authors.initials: IE
authors.lastname: Zakhary
authors.forename: Osama A
authors.initials: OA
authors.lastname: Al-Shahaat
authors.forename: Mohammed
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Refai
authors.forename: Hatem A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: El-Mekkawi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001861:Bone Regeneration / Q000528:radiation effects; D016371:Cranial Irradiation / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps