• J Craniofac Surg · Mar 2009

    Case Reports

    Pediatric mandibular reconstruction after benign tumor ablation using a vascularized fibular flap.

    • Jin-song Li, Wei-liang Chen, Zhi-quan Huang, and Da-ming Zhang.
    • Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
    • J Craniofac Surg. 2009 Mar 1; 20 (2): 431-4.

    AbstractThis study evaluated the aesthetic and functional outcomes of vascularized fibular flaps used for pediatric mandibular reconstruction. Six pediatric patients ranging in age from 12 to 15 years underwent mandibular reconstruction using a vascularized fibula flap with a skin paddle, after benign tumor ablation. All of the flap transfers were successful, and there were no complications. Panorex radiographs showed good bone union in all patients. The flap conferred adequate support for dental rehabilitation. The mean follow-up was 24.2 months. The aesthetic and functional outcomes were normal. No patient had recurrence. A vascularized fibular flap is a very reliable method for reconstructing the pediatric mandible after benign tumor ablation.

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