[Indications for 76 free surgical flaps for mandibular reconstruction]

Since 1985 76 revascularized osseous and osseocutaneous flaps collected from different donor sites were transferred. The overall rate of success amounted to 94.7%, 48.7% of the patients had previously undergone radiotherapy with tumor dose. Even though an elevated number of certain complications in cases of an irradiated recipient area occurred a critical analysis reveals the high value of the reanastomized flap in this situation. Proven indications are described in detail.