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Social Outcomes in Patients Under 40 Years Old After Maxillofacial Reconstructive Surgery with Osseous Free Flaps for Benign Lesions of the Jaws

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to identify and characterize the various postoperative psychosocial issues experienced by a cohort of patients receiving free tissue transfer for treatment of benign lesions of the jaws. 

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male and female patients between the age of 21 to 40 years.
  • Benign tumor or process of the jaw treated with segmental jaw resection and osseous free flap reconstruction (fibula, iliac crest or scapula).
  • Mental capacity and willingness to provide approved written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Age less than 21 years old and greater than 40 years old.
  • Reconstruction with non-vascularized bone grafting.
  • Treatment of the primary tumor with enucleation and curettage rather than respective surgery (i.e. without the need for free flap reconstructive surgery).
  • Index surgery performed outside of Mayo Clinic, Rochester.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Kevin Arce, M.D., D.M.D.

Closed-enrolling by invitation

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Not open to everyone who meets the eligibility criteria, but only those invited to participate by the study team.

Contact information:

Kari Bacon L.D.A.

Bacon.Kari@mayo.edu

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