TY - JOUR
T1 - Facelift approach for mandibular resection and reconstruction
AU - Bianchi, Bernardo
AU - Ferri, Andrea
AU - Ferrari, Silvano
AU - Copelli, Chiara
AU - Sesenna, Enrico
PY - 2014
Y1 - 2014
N2 - Background. Mandibular resection is the mainstay in the treatment of several pathologies involving the jaw. When benign lesions are approached, a limited exposure and less invasive access considering the cosmetic outcome is desirable to reduce morbidity and increase patient's quality of life after surgery. The facelift approach is widely used for rhytidectomy, parotidectomy, and facial animation procedures, whereas its use for mandibular resection and reconstruction is not described yet. Methods. Six patients underwent mandibular resection and reconstruction with free flaps or bone grafts via the facelift approach were retrospectively evaluated with regard to function and cosmesis. Results. No impairment of occlusion or facial nerve occurred; mouth opening was normal in 4 patient and partially limited in 2. Cosmesis was assessed as excellent by 3 patients and good in 3. Conclusion. The facelift approach is a valid option for resecting and reconstructing benign lesions involving the mandibular ramus, angle, and posterior body.
AB - Background. Mandibular resection is the mainstay in the treatment of several pathologies involving the jaw. When benign lesions are approached, a limited exposure and less invasive access considering the cosmetic outcome is desirable to reduce morbidity and increase patient's quality of life after surgery. The facelift approach is widely used for rhytidectomy, parotidectomy, and facial animation procedures, whereas its use for mandibular resection and reconstruction is not described yet. Methods. Six patients underwent mandibular resection and reconstruction with free flaps or bone grafts via the facelift approach were retrospectively evaluated with regard to function and cosmesis. Results. No impairment of occlusion or facial nerve occurred; mouth opening was normal in 4 patient and partially limited in 2. Cosmesis was assessed as excellent by 3 patients and good in 3. Conclusion. The facelift approach is a valid option for resecting and reconstructing benign lesions involving the mandibular ramus, angle, and posterior body.
KW - Face lift
KW - Facial reconstruction
KW - Mandibular reconstruction
KW - Mandibular resections
KW - Mandibular tumor
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U2 - 10.1002/hed.23484
DO - 10.1002/hed.23484
M3 - Article
C2 - 23996729
AN - SCOPUS:84908066599
VL - 36
SP - 1497
EP - 1502
JO - Head and Neck Surgery
JF - Head and Neck Surgery
SN - 1043-3074
IS - 10
ER -