A new technique for obtaining iliac bone grafts - Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics

Grillon GL. Gunther SF. Connole PW. Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. [JC:jic] 42(3):172-6, 1984 Mar. A new method for obtaining corticocancellous bone grafts for use in orthognathic and facial reconstructive surgery is presented. By raising an osteoperiosteal flap from the crest of the ilium and removing a medial corticocancellous bone block, graft site morbidity is minimized, the patient's return to ambulatory status is hastened, and an excellent graft is procured.