Objective: Microvascular free tissue reconstruction (MFTR) is an established technique in re-instating tissue following ablative head and neck surgery. It is widely practised in many European, American and Asian centres….
Background and objective: There exists limited outcome data regarding the survival of paediatric microvascular free flaps (MFFs) to the head and neck. The objectives of this study were to perform…
Aim: The aim of this work was to evaluate the use of two distant local flaps (temporalis muscle and temporoparietal fascioosseous flap) and one free flap (radial forearm flap) for…
Introduction: Reconstruction of midface defects is a challenge for the oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Ablative surgery, due to tumour and traumatic cases, causes an alteration of the stomatognathic system. Materials…
Serratus anterior muscle flap with vascularized rib incorporating a chondral segment (VCG) has peculiar advantages to reconstruct the defect of mandibular condyle-ramus with soft tissue augmentation. The purpose of study…
Background: Scapula flaps for mandible reconstruction may be an alternative if fibula free vascularized flap cannot be used, but its long term feasibility is still at debate. Purpose of this…
The submental island (SMI) flap is a pedicled flap graft suitable for the reconstruction of small and medium sized defects in the oral cavity. Currently, it is unclear whether the…
Aims: This study aims to define the role and review the current practice of composite radial forearm free flap usage at St George’s Hospital, London. Methods: A total of 20…
Background and objectives: The development of reconstructive surgery has changed the objectives in maxillary reconstruction to get optimal aesthetics and functional results. Methods We analysed all patients treated with reconstructive…
Simultaneous double free flaps reconstruction may be necessary in the patients with advanced oral cancer, especially in composite extensive defects involving oral mucosa, skin, mandible, muscles and soft tissues. Materials…
