TY - JOUR
T1 - Single, subcondylar mandibular osteotomy
T2 - A new access route for extensive, benign parapharyngeal neoplasms
AU - Bianchi, B.
AU - Ferri, A.
AU - Ferrari, S.
AU - Copelli, C.
AU - Magri, A. S.
AU - Sesenna, E.
PY - 2010/8
Y1 - 2010/8
N2 - Objective: We report a new approach to benign parapharyngeal space tumours: a single, subcondylar mandibular osteotomy.Method: Case report and review of the world literature concerning parapharyngeal space access and the various types of mandibular osteotomy.Results: The use of a single, subcondylar mandibular osteotomy achieves good exposure and satisfactory aesthetic and functional results, using a simple, easily performed technique that is fast and has minimal morbidity. In addition, this technique preserves the submandibular gland and avoids lip-splitting and post-operative intermaxillary fixation.Conclusion: To our knowledge, this is the first report of this approach to the parapharyngeal space. We propose this approach as the first choice for resection of benign neoplasms of the parapharyngeal space.
AB - Objective: We report a new approach to benign parapharyngeal space tumours: a single, subcondylar mandibular osteotomy.Method: Case report and review of the world literature concerning parapharyngeal space access and the various types of mandibular osteotomy.Results: The use of a single, subcondylar mandibular osteotomy achieves good exposure and satisfactory aesthetic and functional results, using a simple, easily performed technique that is fast and has minimal morbidity. In addition, this technique preserves the submandibular gland and avoids lip-splitting and post-operative intermaxillary fixation.Conclusion: To our knowledge, this is the first report of this approach to the parapharyngeal space. We propose this approach as the first choice for resection of benign neoplasms of the parapharyngeal space.
KW - Mandible
KW - Osteotomy
KW - Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures
KW - Parapharyngeal Space
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U2 - 10.1017/S0022215110000393
DO - 10.1017/S0022215110000393
M3 - Article
C2 - 20214838
AN - SCOPUS:77955854405
VL - 124
SP - 909
EP - 912
JO - Journal of Laryngology and Otology
JF - Journal of Laryngology and Otology
SN - 0022-2151
IS - 8
ER -