Isr Med Assoc J
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Isr Med Assoc J
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The most frequent cause of defect in the mandible is tumor-related surgery. Larger defects or anterior arch defects cause severe morbidity due to disturbances in function and esthetics. ⋯ According to the literature and our limited experience, the fibula flap is a safe and reliable option for mandible reconstruction.
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Patient feedback is increasingly being used to assess the quality of healthcare. ⋯ Attempts to reduce dissatisfaction with emergency care should focus on caregiver conduct and attitudes. It may also be useful to improve caregiver communication skills, specifically with ethnic minorities and with patients who rate their health status as poor.