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Modified mandibulotomy technique to reduce postoperative complications: 5-year results
Hye-Young Na1, Eun-Joo Choi, Eun-Chang Choi
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-752, Korea.
Yonsei Medical Journal
|August 7, 2013
Summary
This modified mandibulotomy technique for oral cancer offers excellent outcomes, preserving occlusion and allowing early function with minimal complications. It avoids intermaxillary fixation, simplifying recovery for patients.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Head and Neck Cancer Research
Background:
- Mandibulotomy is a critical surgical approach for advanced oral cancers.
- Traditional techniques can lead to significant morbidity, including malocclusion and prolonged recovery.
- A modified technique aims to improve functional outcomes and reduce complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the 5-year outcomes of a modified mandibulotomy technique.
- To assess the efficacy and safety of a novel surgical approach in oral cancer treatment.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 30 patients undergoing a modified lower lip-splitting, stair-step mandibulotomy.
- Technique involved pre-contoured plating and combined monocortical and bicortical fixation.
- Minimum 14-month postoperative follow-up was required.
Main Results:
- The study included 30 patients (22 men, 8 women; average age 56.5 years) with squamous cell carcinoma.
- Four (13%) mandibulotomy-related complications occurred, with only two (6.7%) requiring further surgery.
- The technique demonstrated effective oncologic management with favorable functional recovery.
Conclusions:
- The modified mandibulotomy technique provides an ideal solution by preserving occlusion and enabling early function.
- It eliminates the need for intermaxillary fixation and secondary procedures.
- The technique is associated with a low complication rate, enhancing patient recovery.
