[Clinical diagnosis and treatment of radionecrosis of the jaws: an analysis of 58 cases]

Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue. 2003 Apr;12(2):88-9.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To probe into the clinical therapy for radionecrosis of the jaws.

Methods: To make a clinical analysis of radionecrosis of jaws in 58 cases.

Results: Conservative treatment can control the progress of the diseases. The cure rate of radionecrosis of jaws was 93.3% by extensive resection of sequestrum. The survival rate of transplant flap was 97.1% by immediate vascularized tissue graft.

Conclusion: Radionecrosis of jaws can be cured by extensive resection of sequestrum, immediate vascularized tissue grafts can be used to repair the surgical defect.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Jaw Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Jaw Diseases / therapy
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteoradionecrosis / diagnosis*
  • Osteoradionecrosis / therapy
  • Radiotherapy Dosage