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Fibula Free Flap in Mandibular Reconstruction

2006; Elsevier BV; Volume: 14; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.cxom.2006.05.003

1558-4275

Rui Fernandes,

Facial Trauma and Fracture Management

Mandibular reconstruction continues to be one of the most common surgical challenges faced by oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Coupled with the complex demands of mandibular reconstruction are the public expectations of an expeditious reconstruction, which often translates into a single stage resection and reconstruction. Gone are the days when patients tolerated resections without reconstruction and, to a degree, multiple stage reconstructions.