Purpose: We present our experience with transoral segmental mandibulectomy, in conjunction with vascularized osseous mandibular reconstruction, utilizing an intraoral anastomosis and free of extraoral incisions. Virtual surgical planning and intraoperative navigation were used to help achieve this minimally invasive and scar-free approach.
Methods: A retrospective study was performed on 9 patients who underwent transoral segmental mandibulectomy followed by vascularized osseous reconstruction using an intraoral anastomosis between January 2018 and October 2018. The anastomotic recipient vessels were the facial artery and vein. The outcome variable was defined as the flap survival. Postoperative panoramic radiographs and computed tomography images were obtained for assessment of the neo-mandible. In addition, we performed a cadaver dissection to highlight relevant anatomic details of the facial artery and vein.
Results: Successful transoral segmental mandibulectomy was achieved in 9 patients, with an intraoral anastomosis successfully achieved in 8 patients. In one patient, an extraoral anastomosis was required because of challenging facial vein anatomy. Both recipient and donor sites healed uneventfully with a 100% successful rate of flap survival. In all cases, a well-positioned neo-mandible with good occlusion was demonstrated on postoperative imaging and examination. A symmetric facial appearance with no restrictions in mouth opening was also achieved in each case. In our cadaver dissection, we describe the anatomical course of the facial artery and vein. An average angle of 30° between these vessels is identified.
Conclusions: Transoral segmental mandibulectomy combined with intraoral microvascular mandibular reconstruction is a surgically achievable technique with the benefit of being scar free.
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