Shahaf Shilo, Nidal Muhanna, Dan M Fliss, Gilad Horowitz, Anton Warshavsky, Jobran Mansour, Clariel Ianculovici, Ehud Fliss, Yoav Barnea, Arik Zaretski, Ravit Yanko
BACKGROUND: This study compares early outcomes of osteofascial fibula free flap (OF-FFF) with donor-site primary closure and osteocutaneous (OC) FFF with donor-site skin grafting in segmental mandibular reconstruction. METHODS: A retrospective chart review of FFF mandibular reconstruction patients (2006-2022) divided into OF-FFF and OC-FFF groups. Clinical data, operative parameters, and early postoperative outcomes (≤ 90 days) were analyzed. RESULTS: The study included 67 patients (39 OF-FFF, 28 OC-FFF)...
January 26, 2024: Head & Neck