Alloplastic reconstruction of the mandible after subtotal mandibulectomy for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw: An update of the method.
Christian BräuerKatrin UllmannGünter LauerAdrian FrankeNiall M H McLeodHenry LeonhardtPublished in: Head & neck (2023)
The presented method should be considered as a treatment option for mandible reconstruction in elderly, multimorbid patients in palliative situations. The results of this study suggest that the modification of the method leads to significantly improved long-term stability. Donor site morbidity is avoided with this method of palliative surgery.
Keyphrases
- end stage renal disease
- palliative care
- minimally invasive
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- healthcare
- emergency department
- peritoneal dialysis
- advanced cancer
- acute coronary syndrome
- coronary artery bypass
- smoking cessation
- combination therapy
- replacement therapy
- community dwelling
- surgical site infection