Iliac crest inner table free flap vs free fibula flap for mandibular reconstruction

2013 ◽  
Vol 42 (10) ◽  
pp. 1298
Author(s):  
R. Sieira ◽  
C. Martí ◽  
E. García ◽  
A. Ferrer ◽  
J. Rubio
Author(s):  
Lucas M. Ritschl ◽  
Thomas Mücke ◽  
Diandra Hart ◽  
Tobias Unterhuber ◽  
Victoria Kehl ◽  
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Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to evaluate the incidence of complications following mandibular reconstruction and to analyse possible contributing factors. Materials and methods Clinical data and computed tomography scans of all patients who needed a mandibular reconstruction with a reconstruction plate, free fibula flap (FFF) or iliac crest (DCIA) flap between August 2010 and August 2015 were retrospectively analysed. Results One hundred and ninety patients were enrolled, encompassing 77 reconstructions with reconstruction plate, 89 reconstructions with FFF and 24 reconstructions with DCIA flaps. Cutaneous perforation was most frequently detected in the plate subgroup within the early interval and overall (each p = 0.004). Low body mass index (BMI) and total radiation dosage were the most relevant risk factors for the development of analysed complications. Conclusions Microvascular bone flaps have overall less skin perforation than reconstruction plates. BMI and expected total radiation dosage have to be respected in choice of reconstructive technique. Clinical relevance A treatment algorithm for mandibular reconstructions on the basis of our results is presented.


2020 ◽  
pp. 194338752098024
Author(s):  
Jorge Ernesto Cantini Ardila ◽  
Carlos Eduardo Torres Fuentes ◽  
Giovanni Montealegre Gomez ◽  
Susana Correa ◽  
Erika Paola Gutierrez ◽  
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Study Design: Free fibula flaps are nowadays the gold standard for the surgical reconstruction on large mandibular defects. Malocclusion is an important complication of this type of reconstruction and many of these patients end up requiring subsequent orthognathic corrective surgery. This is a descriptive retrospective case series study. Objective: To describe the demographic data, operative techniques, corrective methods and postoperative results in the management of malocclusion following mandibular reconstruction with free fibula flap. Methods: This case series study included patients who underwent free fibula flap mandibular reconstructions and who that subsequently developed malocclusion requiring orthognathic corrective surgery, from June 2010 to December 2019. Panoramic X-rays, cephalometries and/or 3-D facial reconstruction CT scans were used for surgical planning to create surgical cutting guides, templates and occlusal splints in all the patients that underwent corrective orthognathic surgery. Results: There were 46 patients who underwent a free fibula flap mandibular and maxillary reconstruction at San Jose Hospital between June 2010 and December 2019 of these, 5 patients (10.9%) developed postoperative malocclusion. One case from another institution was added to this study for a total of 6 patients with malocclusion following mandibular reconstruction surgery with a fibula free flap. During the orthognathic surgery, vertical osteotomies were performed in 3 patients and bilateral sagittal split osteotomies were necessary in 2 patients and L-shape in 1 patient. Osteogenic distraction was performed in 3 patients as part of their orthognathic treatment. The fixation methods were based in miniplates for 3 of the patients and lag screws for the remaining 3 patients. With this approach, all patients had an adequate occlusion correction with a 100% consolidation at their 6-month follow up. Conclusion: Malocclusion is a significant complication following mandibular reconstruction surgery that must be identified and managed. In severe cases, it requires corrective orthognathic surgery in severe cases. We have developed a protocol to avoid pitfalls during the primary reconstruction and in case an orthognathic surgery is required for malocclusion correction, preoperative planning with cutting guides and occlusal splints should be assessed, to guarantee favorable results through a reproducible technique.


2020 ◽  
Vol 34 ◽  
pp. 284-291 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanjay Mahendru ◽  
Rahul Jain ◽  
Aditya Aggarwal ◽  
Hardeep S. Aulakh ◽  
Ankit Jain ◽  
...  

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 447-454
Author(s):  
Lara Nokovitch ◽  
Julien Davrou ◽  
François Bidault ◽  
Bernard Devauchelle ◽  
Stéphanie Dakpé ◽  
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Oral Oncology ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 75 ◽  
pp. 133-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tingwei Bao ◽  
Jianfeng He ◽  
Changyang Yu ◽  
Wenquan Zhao ◽  
Yi Lin ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. e3186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christodoulos Kaoutzanis ◽  
Jason W. Yu ◽  
Z-Hye Lee ◽  
Ashkan Davary ◽  
Kenneth E. Fleisher ◽  
...  

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 198-202
Author(s):  
Syed Asif Shah ◽  
Irfan Ullah ◽  
Muhammad Bilal ◽  
Mohammad Hamayun Shinwari ◽  
Adeeba Ahmad ◽  
...  

Background: Mandibular defects may result from trauma, infections, cancer ablation or radiation necrosis. These defects may vary according to the content and nature of the tissues that require reconstruction. The objective of this study was to evaluate the outcome of vascularised free fibula flap for mandibular reconstruction in terms of flap success rate and complications.Material and Methods: This prospective clinical study was carried out at Department of Plastic Surgery, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar from January 2014 to December 2018. The study included patients of either gender who underwent mandibular reconstruction with free fibula oseteocutaneous flap during the study period. Diabetic patients with underlying vascular pathologies and cachectic patients were excluded from the study.Results: There were 56 patients with 38 males and 18 females. Their age ranged from 24-66 years with a mean age of 36 years. The mandibular defects resulted from various etiologies and included: Squamous cell carcinoma (n=27, 48.21%), Giant cell granuloma (n=3; 5.35%), Ameloblastoma (n=2; 3.57%), Road traffic accidents (n=10; 17.85%), Firearm injury (n=9; 16%), Bomb blast injury (n=3; 5.35%) and osteoradionecrosis (n=2; 3.57%). Primary reconstruction of the mandibular defects was performed in 44 patients, whereas delayed reconstruction was performed in 12 patients. Out of the 56 flaps, 49 flaps survived completely. Our share of complications was as follows: Wound infections (n=13; 23.21%), Skin graft loss at donor site (n=5; 8.95%), Complete flap loss (n=4; 7.14%), Orocutaneous fistulae (n=3; 5.35%), Ankle instability (n=2; 3.57%), Skin paddle necrosis (n=1; 1.78%) and sensory deficit distal to donor site (n=1; 1.78%).Conclusions: Microvascular free fibula is a reliable tool for mandibular reconstruction following tumor resection or trauma. The flap has a high success rate and relatively fewer complications.


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