High cervical transmasseteric anteroparotid approach for low subcondylar fracture of mandible.

摘要

I read the recent publication by Trost et al with great interest. Trost et al concluded that "Low sub-condylar fracture fixation with modus TCP plates using a high cervical transmasseteric anteroparotid approach is a safe and reproducible procedure providing excellent functional results."1 Indeed, according to the report, a high cervical transmasseteric anteroparotid approach for low subcondylar fracture is acceptable. However, there are also other presently used approaches such as retromandibular and short retromandibular approaches. Acceptability of those other approaches is also confirmed in scientific reports There are many studies that are required for decision-making for using this approach. First, there should be a comparative effectiveness and efficacy of this approach to other existing approaches. Second, there should be a cost-effective and cost-utility analysis for this approach, comparing it with others.