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Midfacial reconstruction using calvarial split bone grafts.

Wenko Smolka1, Nicole Eggensperger, Andrea Kollar

  • 1Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Berne, CH-3010 Berne, Switzerland. wenko.smolka@insel.ch

Archives of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery
|February 23, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Free calvarial bone grafts show a high success rate (95.8%) for midface reconstruction. Soft tissue coverage and radiotherapy did not significantly impact graft survival, making them a reliable option.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Midfacial reconstruction presents challenges in achieving optimal aesthetic and functional outcomes.
  • Calvarial bone grafts are a common source for bony reconstruction in the craniofacial region.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the success rate of free calvarial grafts in midfacial reconstruction.
  • To determine the significance of soft tissue coverage on graft survival.
  • To evaluate the impact of radiotherapy on calvarial graft outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 56 patients undergoing midfacial reconstruction with calvarial grafts over 11 years.
  • Evaluation of 95 bone transplants for zygoma, orbit, and nasal bone reconstruction.

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  • Comparison of graft survival with total versus partial soft tissue coverage and assessment of radiotherapy's influence in tumor patients.

    • Main Results:

    • High graft survival rate of 95.8% was observed.
    • Infection was the primary cause of graft loss, but overall graft survival remained high.
    • No significant correlation was found between radiotherapy and transplant loss, nor between soft tissue coverage and graft survival.

    Conclusions:

    • Full soft tissue coverage of calvarial bone grafts is not essential for successful midfacial reconstruction.
    • Calvarial bone grafts are a dependable reconstructive option, even for patients receiving postoperative irradiation.