Risk Factors for Plate Infection, Exposure, and Removal in Mandibular Reconstruction.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Mandibular plate reconstruction (MPR) is often indicated after tumor ablation, osteoradionecrosis excision, and traumatic bone loss to restore oral functionality and facial cosmetics. There are limited analyses identifying risk factors that lead to plate infection (PIn), exposure, and removal ("plate complications").

Study design

Retrospective cohort study.

Setting

Academic tertiary medical center.

Methods

Patients who underwent MPR from 2013 to 2022 were identified. Risk factors for plate complications were analyzed based on demographic, clinical, intraoperative, and postoperative factors. Multivariable analysis was conducted with logistic regression. Survival analysis was conducted with a Cox model.

Results

Of the 188 patients analyzed, 48 (2

SUBMITTER: Shah KV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11605025 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature