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Victor V. Strelzow, MD, FRCS(C)

Arch Otolaryngol. 1983;109(5):333-337.

Abstract
• The consequences of substantial mandibular loss usually are disturbances in mastication and often in cosmesis. In an attempt to arrive at an easy and reliable technique of reconstructing mandibular defects, a selected group of patients were treated using rigid, implantable reconstruction plates. These were used to provide continuity and stability for the residual mandible with or without the use of graft materials. These have included autogenous fresh, irradiated, or frozen bone, and polytetrafluoroethylene carbon fiber sponge (Proplast). A discussion of the principles and technique of using reconstruction plates is outlined.

(Arch Otolaryngol 1983;109:333-337)

Author Affiliations
From the Department of OtolaryngologyHead and Neck Surgery, St Louis University School of Medicine.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Sept 15, 1982.

Read in part before the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Palm Beach, Fla, May 7, 1982.

Reprint requests to Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, St Louis University School of Medicine, 1325 S Grand Blvd, St Louis, MO 63104 (Dr Strelzow).

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