Fibula free flap reconstruction of composite oromandibular defects.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-1999
Abstract
The surgical treatment of advanced oral cavity cancer presents a difficult reconstructive challenge since tumor resection can result in "through and through" bone and soft tissue defects. Reconstruction is essential for an acceptable aesthetic outcome, as well as functional oromandibular rehabilitation. The advent of microvascular free tissue transfer now allows immediate reconstruction of these large composite resections, and offers significant advantages over more traditional techniques. Success rates approach 90%-95% at most large centers. In this article, we describe the challenging decisions faced by clinicians treating these patients, and discuss our reconstructive method of choice, the fibula osteomyocutaneous free flap.
Volume
95
Issue
6
First Page
302
Last Page
304
ISSN
0043-3284
Published In/Presented At
Nichols, P. T., & Wilson, E. P. (1999). Fibula free flap reconstruction of composite oromandibular defects. The West Virginia medical journal, 95(6), 302–304.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
10650774
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article