Background : The platysma myocutaneous pedicled flap is not commonly used in head and neck reconstruction, but should be considered for reconstruction of small and medium-sized defects in the oral…
Background and objectives : Conventional maxillofacial reconstruction often leads to suboptimal results due to inaccurate planning or surgical difficulties in adjusting a free flap into a three-dimensional defect. Conversely, flap…
Objective : This clinical and radiographic prospective study investigated the effect of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) on iliac crest graft as a method of mandibular reconstruction. Patients and methods :…
Background and objectives : The restoration of adequate length of the vertical ramus of the mandible followed ankylosis, trauma, ablation surgery and developmental abnormality is challenging. The methods, such as…
Purpose : To evaluate the clinical result of mandible reconstruction by using customized transport distraction osteogenesis. Methods : Three cases with mandibular benign tumour were included. A customized transport distractor…
Background : The temporomandibular joint is not often affected in ablative head and neck surgery and thus controversial with no standardized approach. Purpose of the study was to analyse the…
Objective : To demonstrate the use of multiple large local flaps in the reconstruction of large scalp defects. Methods : A review of 3 cases with diabetes in which the…
Background and objectives : Cocaine consumption can induce centrofacial midline necrosis producing complex defects which require difficult reconstructive combined techniques. Our objective is to describe and discuss the reconstructive possibilities…
The defects of the face are often complex and extensive whose the aetiology is essentially malignant. They constitute a challenge to which is frequently confronted the Maxillofacial surgeon. Reconstructive surgery…
Mandible reconstruction involves a great challenge for Maxillofacial surgeons. Nowadays, the surgical procedures are more predictable returning function and a successful aesthetic outcome as soon as possible. Work and social…
