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The team concept in mandibular reconstruction after ablative oncologic surgery.

D D Lydiatt1, R R Hollins, A Friedman

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha 68198-1225, USA. DLydiatt@UNMC.edu

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery : Official Journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
|June 10, 2000
PubMed
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Establishing a reconstructive team significantly reduced costs for mandibular reconstruction using free fibula flaps. This approach improved efficiency without increasing complications, demonstrating a cost-effective method for this surgical procedure.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Microsurgery
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • Mandibular reconstruction presents significant challenges in terms of surgical complexity and cost.
  • Free fibula flaps are a common method for mandibular reconstruction, but optimizing their efficiency is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of a reconstructive team approach for mandibular reconstruction.
  • To compare outcomes between early and later patient cohorts undergoing free fibula flap reconstruction.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 64 patients undergoing microvascular fibular reconstruction of the mandible.
  • Analysis of operating room time, blood product usage, fluid replacement, and hospital/ICU stay.
  • Patients divided into two chronological groups (34 in Group 1, 30 in Group 2).

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Main Results:

  • Group 2 demonstrated significantly shorter operating room time (P < .0001) and hospital stay (P = .012).
  • Group 2 used significantly less blood (P = .002) and colloid (P = .044), resulting in cost savings of $5,061.47 per patient.
  • No significant differences in demographic factors or wound complications were observed between groups.

Conclusions:

  • Development of a team concept and accumulated experience significantly decreased the cost of mandibular reconstruction with free fibula flaps.
  • The team approach enhances efficiency and cost-effectiveness without compromising patient safety or increasing wound complications.