Xinhui Li Mds, Saddam Noman Al-Wesabi, Chen Hu, Lei Wang, Chen Deng, Chunjie Li, Yi Man, Guiquan Zhu, Gaowei Zhang, Yingying Wu
OBJECTIVE: The reconstruction of composite defects in the oral and maxillofacial region using vascularized fascial flaps, such as the fibular, iliac, and temporal fascial flaps, has gained increasing attention among surgeons. However, there remains uncertainty regarding the suitability of fascial flaps as transplants, as well as their healing processes and outcomes, due to their non-mucosal nature. This study aims to comprehensively assess the biological aspects of vascularized fascial flaps at clinical, histological, and genetic levels, with the goal of providing essential biological references for their clinical application...
March 31, 2024: Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery