| Literature DB >> 23139462 |
José María López-Arcas1, M Burgueño, J L Del Castillo.
Abstract
Conformation of the fibula flap to passively adapt to the remaining mandible may be indeed challenging. A review of the 'axial splitting' technique for fibula free flaps is presented with a novel method of osteosynthesis. Adequate mandibular angle shape is achieved by performing this type of osteotomy with a minimal use of titanium hardware for flap insetting.Keywords: Fibula free flap; Fibula osteotomies; Head and neck reconstruction; Mandible reconstruction; Microvascular reconstruction
Year: 2009 PMID： 23139462 PMCID： PMC3454028 DOI： 10.1007/s12663-009-0004-0
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Maxillofac Oral Surg ISSN： 0972-8270