A 80 year old patient presents with a midline tumor of the lower jaw, involving the alveolar margin. He is edentulous. Rx of choice is :
Correct Answer: Segmental mandiblectomy
Description: segmental mandibulectomy *Since it is a midline lesion involving the lower jaw treatment is segmental resection of mandible. *Marginal mandibulectomy is not indicated if alveolar margins involved grossly or radiologically. *Hemi-mandibulectomy is not recommended for midline lesion. Note: Segmental resection of anterior arch of mandible result in significant functional and cosmetic deformity called Andy Gump deformity. Immediate reconstruction done with osetomyocutaneous flap or free icrovascular bone graft.
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