Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

An approach to mandibular reconstruction.

R M Pearl1, V LePore, V R Hentz

  • 1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center, CA.

Annals of Plastic Surgery
|November 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Surgical restoration of the upper limb in cervical spinal cord injury patients.

Hand surgery & rehabilitation·2021
Same author

Detection of disability worsening in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis patients: a real-world roving Expanded Disability Status Scale reference analysis from the Italian Multiple Sclerosis Register.

European journal of neurology·2020
Same author

Building Bridges for Innovation in Ageing: Synergies between Action Groups of the EIP on AHA.

The journal of nutrition, health & aging·2016
Same author

Access to surgical upper extremity care for people with tetraplegia: an international perspective.

Spinal cord·2015
Same author

Fluctuations of MS births and UV-light exposure.

Acta neurologica Scandinavica·2012
Same author

Acute aortic dissection in a patient with extremely low body mass index due to anorexia nervosa.

The Journal of cardiovascular surgery·2011
Same journal

The Rise of Nerve Transfers: Tracing a National Evolution Toward the Postgrafting Era in Brachial Plexus Injury Management.

Annals of plastic surgery·2026
Same journal

Response to: The Cost of Matching into Plastic Surgery.

Annals of plastic surgery·2026
Same journal

Comprehensive Review of Pressure Sores: Pathophysiology, Prevention, and Surgical Management.

Annals of plastic surgery·2026
Same journal

Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Venous Flow-Through Flaps in Hand Reconstructive Surgery: A Systematic Review.

Annals of plastic surgery·2026
Same journal

Experimental Rat Peripheral Nerve Models: Surgical Exposures and Applications.

Annals of plastic surgery·2026
Same journal

The Cost of Matching into Plastic Surgery.

Annals of plastic surgery·2026
See all related articles

Optimal mandibular reconstruction involves careful planning, vascularized bone grafts, and surgical technique. This approach achieved high success rates in 38 patients, highlighting the importance of detailed surgical phases for best functional and aesthetic outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Biomaterials Science

Background:

  • Mandibular reconstruction aims to restore both the form and function of the jaw.
  • Achieving optimal outcomes necessitates a comprehensive approach encompassing multiple surgical and planning elements.

Observation:

  • The study evaluated a specific approach to mandibular reconstruction in 38 patients.
  • Key elements of the approach included proper preoperative planning, use of vascularized bone grafts, rigid fixation, flexible donor site selection, and restoration of oral sulci.

Findings:

  • The described approach demonstrated a high success rate, with bony survival in 37 out of 38 patients and primary union in 35.
  • A significant limitation was identified in cases involving extensive soft tissue and muscle loss due to tumor resection or trauma.

Related Experiment Videos

Implications:

  • Meticulous attention to detail during preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases is crucial for maximizing functional and aesthetic results in mandibular reconstruction.
  • This reconstructive strategy offers a reliable solution for many patients, though challenges remain in complex cases with significant tissue defects.