Transoral reduction and fixation of a subcondylar fracture assisted by endoscopy: report of a case

Masayoshi UEZONO; Yoshiro MATSUI; Toshinori IWAI; Makoto ADACHI; Jiro MAEGAWA; Iwai TOHNAI

doi:10.5794/jjoms.54.607

Masayoshi UEZONO, Yoshiro MATSUI, Toshinori IWAI, Makoto ADACHI, Jiro MAEGAWA, Iwai TOHNAI

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Keywords: subcodylar fracture, endoscope, transoral approach, angulated drill and screwdriver

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2008 Volume 54 Issue 11 Pages 607-610

DOI https://doi.org/10.5794/jjoms.54.607

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Abstract

A 58-year-old man was referred to our department because of mandibular pain and facial swelling. Panoramic radiography and CT scans showed mandibular and left subcondylar fractures. The patient underwent endoscopy-assisted reduction and fixation of the subcondylar fracture with an angulated drill and a screwdriver via a transoral approach under general anesthesia. The postoperative course was uneventful, and function was restored soon after the operation.

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