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Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery

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11-07-2023 | Incision | CLINICAL PAPER

Retromandibular Approach and its Different Variations in the Management of Fracture Condyle: Surgical Experience

Authors: V. Gopal Krishnan, Deepak Shukla, C. Senthil Kumar

Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery | Issue 4/2023

Abstract

The management of condylar fractures is a controversial topic in maxillofacial surgery. Surgical treatment is the preferred treatment choice nowadays and the article aims to describe different variations of the retromandibular approach with their surgical outcome based on experience. A total of 15 cases were managed with the retromandibular approach and its different variations. We advocate retromandibular approach for the management of condyle fractures, and among which retromandibular retroparotid and retromandibular anteroparotid provide best accessiblity with less bleeding and minimal risk of injury to the facial nerve.

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Title: Retromandibular Approach and its Different Variations in the Management of Fracture Condyle: Surgical Experience
Authors: V. Gopal Krishnan
Deepak Shukla
C. Senthil Kumar
Publication date: 11-07-2023
Publisher: Springer India
Keywords: Incision
Nerve Injury
Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery / Issue 4/2023
Print ISSN: 0972-8279
Electronic ISSN: 0974-942X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-023-01962-z

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