Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Apr 1999
The in vitro evaluation of a local pedicled osteomyocutaneous mandibular flap for the reconstruction of composite mandibular defects.
The purpose of this study was to develop and assess the potential feasibility of reconstructing composite defects of the mandible with a local pedicled osteomyocutaneous mandibular flap. ⋯ The pedicled osteomyocutaneous mandibular flap appears to have a sound anatomic basis. Clinical evaluation is needed to fully elucidate its potential role in head and neck reconstruction.