Computer-assisted resection and reconstruction of bilateral osteoradionecrosis of the mandible using 2 separate flaps prepared from a single fibula.

Computer-assisted resection and reconstruction of bilateral osteoradionecrosis of the mandible using 2 separate flaps prepared from a single fibula.

Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol. 2018 Mar 07;:

Authors: Chen R, Zhang HQ, Huang ZX, Li SH, Zhang DM, Huang ZQ

Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Osteoradionecrosis of the mandible is a late radiation-induced complication, which is a major concern in survivors of head and neck cancer.
STUDY DESIGN: In this study, we present a case of a patient with nasopharyngeal carcinoma who developed extensive bilateral osteoradionecrosis of the ascending ramus of the mandible. After preoperative virtual surgical planning, the obtained data were used to fabricate patient-specific cutting templates. The bilateral mandibular defects were reconstructed using 2 separate flaps prepared from a single fibula.
RESULTS: Both defects were successfully reconstructed, and satisfactory aesthetic and functional results were achieved.
CONCLUSIONS: Bilateral mandibular osteoradionecrosis can be managed with virtual surgical planning, and the defects can be reconstructed using 2 separate flaps prepared from a single fibula.

PMID: 29627200 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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