Reconstruction of the bony chin using sagittal split osteotomies of the remaining mandible ─a new technique for a special indication: Case report

In this report, a new technique is described using pedicled bone flaps from both sagittally split mandibular stumps following chin resection. These flaps were pedicled on the mylohyoid muscles and advanced to restore the continuity of the mandible. An advantage of this procedure was minimization of the soft tissue defect, making repair easier. Morbidity of the resection and reconstruction was thus reduced, and recovery of the patient was very quick. (Source: Journal of Cranio Maxillofacial Surgery)

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