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Table 1 Inter-incisor distance achieved using the McIvor gag versus Floor of Mouth Window (FOMW)

From: Improving exposure for transoral oropharyngeal surgery with the floor of mouth window: a cadaveric feasibility study

 

Inter-incisor distance (mm)

Cadaver

Dental status

McIvor gag

FOMW

Difference

1

Edentulous

30

40

+ 10

2

All incisors present

25

30

+ 5

3

Edentulous

38

42

+ 4

4

Upper incisors absent

32

34

+ 2

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Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

ISSN: 1916-0216

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