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Use of cable guide while performing segmental mandibulectomy using Gigli saw.
1Department of Trauma and Emergency Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
|October 26, 2017
Summary
Maxillofacial surgeons can improve segmental mandibulectomies using a novel cable guide with hook. This tool aids Gigli saw passage and protects soft tissues during mandibular surgery.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Surgical Instrumentation
Background:
- Segmental mandibulectomies are common procedures for mandibular pathologies.
- The Gigli saw is a frequently used instrument for these resections.
- Challenges include difficult saw passage and soft tissue damage.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce an innovative "Cable guide with hook" for segmental mandibulectomy.
- To address the challenges associated with Gigli saw usage in mandibular surgery.
Main Methods:
- A novel "Cable guide with hook" device was developed.
- The device facilitates Gigli saw manipulation around the mandible.
- It aims to protect adjacent soft tissues during the procedure.
Main Results:
- The "Cable guide with hook" simplifies Gigli saw passage.
- It effectively prevents damage to underlying soft tissues.
- Improved safety and efficiency in mandibulectomy are anticipated.
Conclusions:
- The "Cable guide with hook" is a valuable tool for maxillofacial surgeons.
- It enhances safety and ease of performance in segmental mandibulectomy.
- This innovation can minimize complications associated with Gigli saw use.
