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Modified mandibular swing procedure for resection of carcinoma of the oropharynx
Author(s) -
Sardi Armando,
Walters P. J.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
head and neck
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.012
H-Index - 127
eISSN - 1097-0347
pISSN - 1043-3074
DOI - 10.1002/hed.2880130503
Subject(s) - medicine , mandibular canal , mandible (arthropod mouthpart) , resection , mandibular nerve , mental nerve , radiation therapy , carcinoma , tongue , dentistry , surgery , molar , biology , genus , pathology , botany
Abstract For most patients, the primary approach to carcinoma of the oropharynx has been with radiotherapy. We describe a modification of a mandibular swing procedure for resection of oropharyngeal lesions. This modification included a mandibulotomy that began in a staircase manner in the midline and extended laterally toward the ramus of the mandible to protect a long, fixed dental bridge. It also included the preservation of the mental nerve by unroofing the mandibular canal. No morbidity was associated with this procedure.