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[Application of mechanical stapling devices in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Clinical cases]
J L Del Castillo de Vera1, M Burgueño García, J L Cebrián Carretero
1Servicio de Cirugía Oral y Maxilofacial, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Albacete, España. delcastillo6@hotmail.com
Introduction:
Mechanical stapling devices have long been used in the operating room and have been extensively discussed in the literature of laparoscopic surgery, abdominal surgery and gynecologic surgery. However, this technique has not been commonly used in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery.
Objective:
To explain the application of stapling devices in head and neck surgery. Their use may help to reduce total operative time and reduce postoperative morbidity. We present the use of staplers in some patients.