Influence of microvascular mandibular bony reconstruction on the posterior airway space: A retrospective cohort study

Winnand, Philipp; Ayoub, Nassim; König, Jan; Ooms, Mark; Heitzer, Marius; Peters, Florian; Hölzle, Frank; Modabber, Ali

doi:10.1016/j.bjps.2023.11.020

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“…Another study addressing the influence of mandibular reconstruction on the PAS was recently published by Winnand et al [ 27 ]. They also state that the mandible was intentionally reconstructed in a retrognathic position, when the symphysis area was involved.…”

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Three-dimensional assessment of upper airway changes associated with mandibular positional deviations following fibula free flap reconstruction

Schulz,

Matta,

Nobis

et al. 2024

Clin Oral Invest

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Objectives Fibula free flaps (FFF) are the standard approach to mandibular reconstruction after partial resection, with the goal of restoring aesthetics and masticatory function. The graft position affects both and must be carefully selected. Correlations between sagittal positioning and upper airway anatomy are known from orthognathic surgery. This study aims to evaluate changes in mandibular position and upper airway anatomy after reconstructive surgery with FFF and corresponding correlations. Materials and methods Mandibular position after reconstruction was evaluated using three-dimensional datasets of pre- and postoperative computed tomography scans of patients treated between 2020 and 2022. Three-dimensional measurements were performed on both condyles and the symphyseal region. Changes in upper airway volume and minimum cross-sectional area (minCSA) were analysed. Intra-rater reliability was assessed. Correlations between changes in upper airway anatomy and sagittal mandibular position were tested. Results The analysis included 35 patients. Intra-rater reliability was good to excellent. Condylar deviations and rotations were mostly rated as small. Changes in symphyseal position were considerably greater. Median airway volume decreased in the oropharynx and hypopharynx. Posterior deviation of the symphysis was associated with a decreasing minCSA in the hypopharynx and vice versa. Conclusions The overall accuracy of mandibular reconstructions with FFF is high, but there is room for optimization. The focus of research should be extended from masticatory to respiratory rehabilitation. Clinical relevance Effects on respiratory function should be considered prior to graft positioning. The clinical relevance of upper airway changes within the complex rehabilitation of reconstructive surgery patients needs to be further investigated.

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