title: Mandibular reconstruction after hemimandibulectomy.
abstract: Ameloblastoma is a benign tumor of the mandible, which is not commonly diagnosed in the early stages. The extensive mandible resection may be needed for treatment. In this report, we present 6-year follow-up results of a patient who had undergone hemimandibulectomy and mandible reconstruction with free vascularized fibular flap, costochondral rib graft to restoration of the temporomandibular joint, and iliac bone graft to enhance the vertical height of the mandible. The long-term results are very satisfactory.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Haydarpasa Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. hkaragozmd@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Huseyin
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Karagoz
authors.forename: Fikret
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Eren
authors.forename: Celalettin
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Sever
authors.forename: Ersin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ulkur
authors.forename: Cengiz
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Acikel
authors.forename: Bahattin
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Celikoz
authors.forename: Bilge Kagan
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Aysal
mesh_terms: D000564:Ameloblastoma / Q000601:surgery*; D015921:Dental Implants; D005360:Fibula / Q000637:transplantation*; D006801:Humans; D007085:Ilium / Q000637:transplantation*; D008297:Male; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012272:Ribs / Q000637:transplantation*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants