Free-tissue transfers for reconstruction of oromandibular area in children

Introduction: Currently, free‐tissue transfers are commonly used for various reconstructive purposes in adults. However, there is a lack of large series of free flap reconstruction in children, especially for reconstruction of oromandibular defects. Our study aims to share our experience in free‐fla...

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Published in:Microsurgery 2008, Vol.28 (2), p.91-98
Main Authors: Bilkay, Ufuk, Tiftikcioglu, Yigit Ozer, Temiz, Gokhan, Ozek, Cuneyt, Akin, Yalcin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Bone Transplantation
Child
Child, Preschool
Contracture - surgery
Fatal Outcome
Female
Humans
Male
Mandible - pathology
Mandible - surgery
Mandibular Injuries - surgery
Mandibular Neoplasms - surgery
Microsurgery - methods
Osteosarcoma - surgery
Pelvic Bones - transplantation
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods
Retrospective Studies
Rhabdomyosarcoma - surgery
Surgical Flaps
Wound Healing
Wounds, Gunshot - surgery
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Summary:Introduction: Currently, free‐tissue transfers are commonly used for various reconstructive purposes in adults. However, there is a lack of large series of free flap reconstruction in children, especially for reconstruction of oromandibular defects. Our study aims to share our experience in free‐flap reconstruction of some challenging pediatric cases. Materials and methods: Pediatric free‐flap interventions (
ISSN:0738-1085
1098-2752
DOI:10.1002/micr.20457