Unique Application of the Jaw‐in‐a‐Day Technique in a Case of Trauma
Mandibular reconstruction with a fibula free flap is often used for advanced oral malignancies, osteonecrosis, or benign tumors to restore function and appearance after segmental mandibulectomy. The "Jaw in a Day" (JIAD) technique enables immediate restoration of form and function with a fibula free flap, implants, and a temporary prosthesis. This case reports the unique use of the JIAD technique in a young female patient with a traumatic mandibular nonunion fracture and chronic osteomyelitis, demonstrating its efficacy in significantly enhancing her quality of life. Laryngoscope, 135:2331-2334, 2025.
Authors
- Kaitlynne Y. Pak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7771-1802)
- Steven Kupferman
- Jon Mallen‐St. Clair (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2558-4682)
- Jay Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4022-4274)
- Alberto Nunez
Institutions
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (US)
- Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Laryngoscope
- Published
- 2025-03-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/lary.32042
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Surgical Sutures and Adhesives
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01