Delayed reconstruction of the combat-related mandibular defects with non-vascularized iliac crest grafts: Defining the optimal conditions for a positive outcome in the retrospective study - 21/02/24
, Yurii Chepurnyi a, Johanna Snäll b, Andrii Kopchak aAbstract |
Background |
Reconstruction of mandibular defects caused by combat injuries is challenging for clinicians due to soft tissue defects and high complication risk. This study evaluated the outcomes of mandibular continuous defects reconstruction with non-vascularized iliac crest graft (NVICG) in patients with combat injuries.
Material and methods |
Patients with continuous mandibular defects acquired by high-velocity agents, who received NVICG reconstruction with or without microvascular-free soft tissue or regional flaps, were included in the study. The outcome variable was graft loss due to postoperative complications or full (more than 90 %) resorption. The primary predictor variable was soft tissue defect in the recipient area. The secondary predictor variable was the length of the defect. Variables related to patients, defect site, surgery, and other complications were also evaluated. Statistical analysis was performed with the usage of independent sample t-test, Pearson's chi-squared and Fisher's exact tests with a significance level of P < 0.05
Results |
The study included 24 patients with 27 mandibular defects. Overall, the general success rate of reconstructions was 59.3 %. Soft tissue defects were significantly associated with graft failure and other complications (p < 0.05), which were mostly related to soft tissue defects. The graft success rate was only 14.3 % even in minor soft tissue defects. In turn, in reconstructions with sufficient soft tissue coverage, the graft survived in 75.0 % of the cases. In addition, patients with more delayed reconstruction had significantly fewer graft failures than those with earlier surgery (p < 0.05). No associations were found between defect size and complications.
Conclusion |
The sufficient soft tissue coverage is essential in the reconstruction of mandibular defects caused by combat injuries. Also, minor soft tissue defects should be covered with soft tissue flaps to avoid complications and graft loss in these specific injuries. Even large defects can be reconstructed with NIVICG if the soft tissue coverage is sufficient.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Mandibular reconstruction, Mandibular continuity defect, Combat injury, Blast trauma, Ukrainian warfare, Iliac crest graft, Soft tissue injury, Soft tissue defects, ALT flap
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Vol 125 - N° 6
Article 101794- décembre 2024 Retour au numéro
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