Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5639995 | Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery | 2017 | 24 Pages |
Abstract
Preoperative evaluation of the legs using CTA, in patients who undergo an osteomyocutaneous fibular free flap for mandibular reconstruction, is a valuable approach to reduce altered-anatomy related complications and to improve the accuracy and outcomes of the reconstruction, especially in reconstructions of complex defects. In these cases, a soft tissue-based cutting guide can be planned based on the perforator vessels of the skin paddle, minimizing the harvesting risks of vascular lesions. Further studies and longer follow-ups are needed to evaluate the long-term outcomes and advantages of this procedure.
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Authors
Salvatore Battaglia, Vincenzo Maiolo, Gabriella Savastio, Maurizio Zompatori, Federico Contedini, Elisa Antoniazzi, Riccardo Cipriani, Claudio Marchetti, Achille Tarsitano,