Reconstruction of a composite anterior mandibular defect with horizontal sliding osteotomies and an osteocutaneous forearm free flap: a case report.

Bianchi, B; Copelli, C; Ferrari, S; Ferri, A; Palumbo, A A; Sesenna, E · J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · 2009

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

This article describes an alternative method for mandibular reconstruction following tumour ablation. We report a case with a wide anterior oromandibular defect, involving soft and bony tissues, which was reconstructed using horizontal sliding osteotomies and an osteocutaneous forearm free flap.

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