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Ronald C. Hamaker, MD; Mark I. Singer, MD

Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1986;112(3):277-279.

Abstract
• Nineteen patients underwent primary mandibular reconstruction with irradiated mandibular autografts. Ten were successful, with the longest follow-up being 7 years; nine failed within six months. Although an excellent graft for size and contour, a 53% success rate is no better than any other primary grafting technique. We have abandoned this technique in most situations and presently are evaluating split-rib grafts and intraoperative radiation to in situ mandibles.

(Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1986;112:277-279)

Author Affiliations
From the Head and Neck Surgery Associates, Indianapolis.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Aug 27, 1985.

Read before the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Miami Beach, Fla, June 1, 1985.

Reprint requests to Head and Neck Surgery Associates, 1633 N Capitol Ave, Suite 780, Indianapolis, IN 46202 (Dr Hamaker).

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