A minimally invasive novel design for a vascular-pedicled bone segment for experimental studies of reconstruction of mandibular defects

Abu-Serriah, M.M., Ayoub, A.F., Odell, E., Carmichael, S. and Wray, D. (2004) A minimally invasive novel design for a vascular-pedicled bone segment for experimental studies of reconstruction of mandibular defects. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 42(3), 236 -240. (doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2004.01.002)

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bjoms.2004.01.002

Abstract

We describe a new minimally invasive vascularised bone segment (VBS) for experimental reconstruction of the mandible. The study was validated and the feasibility was tested on fresh sheep cadavers. The integrity of the arterial blood supply was confirmed using inferior dental artery static arteriography. A pilot investigation was conducted on two adult sheep. Two full thickness bone cuts 35 mm apart were created in the parasymphyseal region. The inferior dental neurovascular bundle was preserved at the posterior bone cut but not anteriorly. A VBS was created, pedicled only on the inferior dental artery. The continuity of the mandible was maintained using fixation plates and the animals were followed up for 12 weeks. There was complete bony union and restoration of approximately 80% of the bony strength. The model is minimally invasive, reduces the operating time, and does not require special equipment and skills in microvascular anastomosis

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Wray, Professor David and Ayoub, Professor Ashraf and Carmichael, Professor Stuart
Authors: Abu-Serriah, M.M., Ayoub, A.F., Odell, E., Carmichael, S., and Wray, D.
Subjects:R Medicine > RK Dentistry
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Dental School
Journal Name:British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
ISSN:0266-4356

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