Scapula harvest in the supine position for immediate mandibular reconstruction.
Oral Maxillofac Surg
; 28(3): 1181-1188, 2024 Sep.
Article
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| ID: mdl-38485840
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The scapula is the second most popular donor site for mandibular reconstruction after the fibula. Scapula harvest is generally performed in the lateral decubitus position and the requirement of positional changes hamper the widespread use of the scapula. This study compared scapula harvest for immediate mandibular reconstruction between the supine and lateral decubitus positions.METHODS:
We reviewed the outcomes of 16 patients who underwent segmental mandibulectomy and immediate reconstruction of the scapula based on the angular branch of the thoracodorsal artery. The scapula was harvested in the lateral decubitus (lateral decubitus group) or supine position (supine group) in eight patients each. Several perioperative parameters were compared between the two groups.RESULTS:
One scapula was lost because of inadvertent injury of the angular branch in the supine group. The operative time was significantly shorter in the supine group than in the lateral decubitus group.CONCLUSION:
Harvesting of the scapula in the supine position is a feasible option for immediate mandibular reconstruction. Although deep anatomic knowledge and technical expertise are necessary, this strategy can eliminate positional change and significantly reduce the operative time.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Scapula
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Tissue and Organ Harvesting
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Mandibular Reconstruction
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Oral Maxillofac Surg
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Oral and maxillofacial surgery (Print)
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Oral maxillofac. surg
Journal subject:
ODONTOLOGIA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Japan
Country of publication:
Germany