Abstract
Rehabilitation of gunshot injuries that require combined reconstruction of bone and
soft tissue poses a considerable challenge. We describe three cases of rehabilitation
for mandibular defects and deformities caused by gunshot injuries. After debridement,
three kinds of internal distractors were used. The bony transport discs were distracted
about 10-22 mm, and the new bone formed well in the distracted gaps. There was no evidence of
infection during the consolidation period or follow up. Aesthetic appearance was also
pleasing after treatment. Internal distraction osteogenesis after debridement might
be a practical way of synchronously reconstructing bony and soft tissue after mandibular
gunshot injuries.
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Published online: January 23, 2020
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