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Mandibular reconstruction with free tissue transfers.

R K Daniel

    Annals of Plastic Surgery
    |July 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Immediate mandibular reconstruction faces challenges like infection and radiation. Microsurgical techniques, particularly free osteocutaneous groin flaps with iliac crest bone, offer a preferred solution for complex lower jaw defects.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    • Microsurgery
    • Reconstructive Surgery

    Background:

    • Immediate mandibular reconstruction has declined due to infection risks and preoperative radiation therapy.
    • Selecting ideal materials and achieving a healthy recipient bed are key challenges.

    Observation:

    • This study reports on six free tissue transfers using microsurgical techniques.
    • Techniques evolved to confirm free flap feasibility in the oral cavity and incorporate vascularized bone grafts.

    Findings:

    • The free osteocutaneous groin flap, including a vascularized iliac crest bone graft, is preferred for combined and composite lower jaw deficiencies.
    • Bone viability in these composite flaps requires further confirmation through bone scans and tetracycline labeling.

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    Implications:

    • Microsurgical free flaps, specifically osteocutaneous groin flaps, provide a viable option for complex mandibular reconstruction.
    • Further research is needed to definitively assess bone graft viability in reconstructive surgery.