Abstract
Endoscopic treatment of mandibular condyle fractures is a minimally invasive technique
that avoids the complications of open reduction and internal fixation. We have used
live minipigs as an animal model for learning and training the technique. Fourteen
condylar fractures were created, reduced, and internally plated in 7 minipigs using
an endoscopic approach by a surgeon with no previous experience of the technique.
The mandibles were reduced and fixed successfully in each animal. Operating time was
reduced as the surgeon became more familiar with the technique. Minipigs are useful
as a model for the endoscopic approach to the treatment of mandibular condylar fractures.
Surgeons have the opportunity to train and gain surgical endoscopic experience before
treating patients.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: December 17, 2012
Accepted:
November 21,
2012
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© 2012 The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
