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Pediatric desmoid tumors of the mandible are rare. An algorithm-based pathway helps manage reconstructive needs, but pathway escalation increases surgical burden in children.

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  • Oncology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Craniofacial Reconstruction

Background:

  • Pediatric mandibular desmoid tumors are rare, locally aggressive lesions.
  • These tumors can cause significant defects in the developing craniofacial skeleton.
  • Effective management strategies are crucial for optimal patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate an algorithm-based reconstructive pathway for pediatric mandibular desmoid tumors.
  • To analyze pathway assignments, transitions, and associated operative burden.
  • To identify factors influencing reconstructive complexity and patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of biopsy-proven pediatric desmoid tumors involving the mandible (2004-2024).
  • Application of an institutional algorithm-based reconstructive pathway (A-D) with a mandibular resection index (RI) and modifiers.
  • Analysis of pathway assignments, transitions, and cumulative operative burden.

Main Results:

  • Eight pediatric mandibular desmoid tumor cases were analyzed using the algorithm.
  • Initial pathway assignments varied, with most patients starting in lower-risk pathways (A or B).
  • Half of the patients (4/8) required escalation to a higher pathway during follow-up, leading to increased hospitalization and operative time.

Conclusions:

  • Algorithm-based pathway assignment reflects the dynamic reconstructive needs of pediatric mandibular desmoid tumors.
  • Pathway escalation is associated with a significantly higher cumulative surgical burden.
  • Early identification of failure modes may enable earlier definitive reconstruction, potentially reducing overall treatment burden.