Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America
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Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am · May 2013
ReviewReconstruction of acquired oromandibular defects.
Acquired defects of the mandible resulting from trauma, infection, osteoradionecrosis, and ablative surgery of the oral cavity and lower face are particularly debilitating. Familiarity with mandibular and cervical anatomy is crucial in achieving mandibular reconstruction. ⋯ Complexity of mandibular reconstruction ranges from simple rigid internal fixation to microvascular free tissue transfer, depending on defect- and patient-related factors. Modern techniques for microvascular tissue transfer provide a wide array of reconstructive options that can be tailored to patients' specific needs.