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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Plast Surg 1984; 17(02): 35-39
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1778488
Review Article

Mandibular Support Following Major Resections A Brief Review

Dr. L. M. Bariar
1   Lecture in Plastic Surgery, J. N. Medical College, A.M.U., Aligarh - 202001
,
Prof. J. K. Sinha
2   Division or Plastic Surgery Institute of Medical Sciences B. H. U. Varanasi—221005.
,
Dr. F. M. Tripathi
2   Division or Plastic Surgery Institute of Medical Sciences B. H. U. Varanasi—221005.
,
Dr. V. Bhattacharya
2   Division or Plastic Surgery Institute of Medical Sciences B. H. U. Varanasi—221005.
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Summary

This study comprises of 20 cases of major resections of Mandible for malignant lesions. Following resections, the remaining mandibular segments were supported by simple Kirschaer's wire, to keep in proper positions. The result has been satisfactory with minor complications. The patients did well as far as the stabilization of the mandibular segments is concerned.



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06 March 2024

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