Reconstruction of large mandibular bone and soft-tissue defect using bone transport distraction osteogenesis.
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.
Elsalanty
Mohammed E
ME
Department of Oral Biology and Maxillofacial Surgery Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia, USA. melsalanty@mcg.edu
Taher
Taher N
TN
Zakhary
Ibrahim E
IE
Al-Shahaat
Osama A
OA
Refai
Mohammed
M
El-Mekkawi
Hatem A
HA
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