A 80 year old patient presents with a midline tumor of the lower jaw, involving the alveolar margin. He is edentulous. Rx of choice is:
Segmental mandibulectomy recommended for alveolar lesions, tumors adherent to the mandible, or for radiographic evidence of bone involvement. Ref: Craniomaxillofacial Reconstructive and Corrective Bone Surgery: Principles of Internal Fixation By Alex M. Greenberg, Joachim Prein, 2002, page 411.
Hemi mandibulectomy
Commando operation
Segmental mandiblectomy
Marginal mandibulectomy