Treating large inferior maxillary ameloblastoma by one resection and one-episode transplantation with microsurgical technique
- Author:
An Ngoc Luu
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
inferior maxillary ameloblastoma
- MeSH:
Ameloblastoma;
Therapeutics;
Transplantation
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2002;435(11):6-8
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
5 patients with large inferior maxillary ameloblastoma treated at the Hospital 108 were with good outcomes. The technique involves 3 steps: Step 1: Preoperative evaluation and preparation. Step 2: The operation was conducted by 2 shifts of surgeons. The first shift takes off the autologous iliac crest flap. The second shift removes the section of maxillary bone that contained tumor and prepares the blood supply vessel. Then the flap was inserted into the inferior maxillary area, controlled and stabilized for 2 ends. Step 3: Post-operative following, in which it is important to follow the circulation of vascular anastomosis, the situation of skin with bone flap and ultrasonographic imaging.
