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.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery |
| Volume | 62 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Mar 2009 |
Keywords
- Forearm free flap
- Horizontal sliding osteotomies
- Mandibular reconstruction
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
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Bianchi, B., Copelli, C., Ferrari, S., Ferri, A., Palumbo, A. A., & Sesenna, E. (2009). Reconstruction of a composite anterior mandibular defect with horizontal sliding osteotomies and an osteocutaneous forearm free flap: a case report. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 62(3). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2008.07.028