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Simultaneous Autologus Mandible and Temporomandibular Joint Reconstruction
Yigit Ozer Tiftikcioglu1, Ersin Gur, Ufuk Bilkay
1Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Ege University Medical School, Izmir, Turkey.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|March 23, 2017
Summary
This study introduces a novel double-free flap technique using fibula and metatarsal bones for mandible and temporomandibular joint reconstruction. This promising method offers autologous vascular tissue for complex cases.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Ablative surgery for the mandible frequently requires simultaneous reconstruction of the mandible and temporomandibular joint.
- Current common practices include fibula-free flaps with gap arthroplasty or osseochondral grafts.
- There is a need for improved reconstructive options offering autologous vascular tissue for both mandibular body and condyle.
