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Aspects of mandibular reconstruction

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

R. A. Hodge
Affiliation:
Consultant E.N.T. Surgeon, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia formerly: Senior Registrar in E.N.T. and Plastic Surgery, St. Mary's Hospital, London W2.
R. N. Matthews
Affiliation:
Senior Registrar in Plastic Surgery, Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, Middlesex formerly: Senior Registrar in Plastic Surgery, West London Plastic Surgery Centre, West Middlesex University Hospital, Isleworth, Middlesex.
J. Eyre
Affiliation:
Consultant Oral Surgeon, St. Mary's Hospital, London W2 and Eastman Dental Hospital, London WC1.
D. M. Davies
Affiliation:
Consultant Plastic Surgeon, West Middlesex University Hospital, Middlesex and The Combined Head and Neck Oncology Service, St. Mary's Hospital, London W2 and Hammersmith Hospital, London W12.
G. P. Walsh-Waring*
Affiliation:
Consultant Surgeon, the Combined Head and Neck Oncology Service, St. Mary's Hospital, London W2 and Hammersmith Hospital, London W12.
*
Mr G. P. Walsh-Waring, Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, St. Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London W2.

Abstract

We present in this paper the indications for bony reconstruction following mandibular resection, together with evaluation of the reconstructive techniques available. Case reports illustrate methods we have found satisfactory and are followed by our recommendations for their specific use.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1985

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