Retrospective study of 100 microvascular free flap transfer
Background and objectives: Microvascular free flap transfer has a crucial role in head and neck reconstructive surgery. This is a complex region due to the complexity of the anatomy and…
Evaluation of taste sensation after subtotal glossectomy
Background and objectives: There are many reports of masticatory, swallowing and speech disorders after oral cancer treatments, but there are a few of taste disorders. The aim of this study…
Double barrel vascularized fibula graft in mandibular reconstruction: a 10-year experience with an algorithm
Background: This retrospective study aims to report an algorithm to assist surgeons in selecting different modes of the double barrel vascularized fibula graft for mandibular reconstruction. Methods: Forty-five patients who…
Special considerations in virtual surgical planning for accurate maxillary reconstruction with vascularized fibula osteomyocutaneous flap
Background: This paper describes our special considerations in virtual surgical planning for maxillary reconstruction with vascularized fibular osteomyocutaneous flap and our revised surgical design for maxillary reconstruction. Methods: Twenty-six patients…
Speech intelligibility in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma—a prospective study based on automatic, computer-based speech analysis
Background and objectives: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and its treatment impair speech intelligibility. It was the aim of this study to objectively analyse the speech intelligibility of patients before…
Iliac, scapula and fibula free flap in mandibular reconstruction: our experience over a 15-year period
Background: Mandibular reconstruction has changed significantly over the years and continues to evolve with the introduction of newer technologies and techniques. The purpose of this study was to determine the…
Iliac crest inner table free flap vs free fibula flap for mandibular reconstruction
Introduction: The main objectives in mandibular reconstruction search to recover shape, function and aesthetics. To achieve these objectives free flaps are performed. Currently fibula and iliac crest free flap are…
The accuracy of surface (/topical) anatomic landmarks in predicting the location of the greater auricular nerve: a prospective study
Introduction/aims: In this prospective study we present our clinical experience of the accuracy in predictions regarding the location of greater auricular nerve using topical anatomic landmarks. Materials and methods: A…
Application of lateral thoracic flap in maxillofacial defect reconstruction: experience with 28 cases
We aimed to present our surgical techniques and experience using free lateral thoracic (LT) flaps for oral and maxillofacial reconstruction. Methods: From 2006 to 2010, we reconstructed 28 cases of…
Comparing three different methods of resolving height discrepancy after reconstruct mandible with fibula flap
Background and objectives: The vascularized free fibula flap has become the most popular reconstruction method for segmental mandibular defect because of adequate bone graft length and acceptance of dental implants….
