Journal Reviews

Do implants assist rehabilitation following mandibular reconstruction?

1 December 2016 | | Maxillofacial Surgery | Dental implants, Free fibula flap, Mandible reconstruction, Oral cancer, Quality of life, Rehabilitation

The gold standard for the reconstruction of the mandible is a free bony flap, the fibula being commonly used. Following reconstruction optimal function and aesthetic rehabilitation is the goal. There is no doubt that patients consider chewing, swallowing and speech...

Harvesting the flexor hallucis longus what is the increased morbidity

1 December 2014 | | General Plastic Surgery | Donor site morbidity, Flexor hallucis longus, Free fibula flap, Hallux function, (Supra) Microsurgery

The free fibula flap and its variations are now widely used in various clinical applications for microvascular reconstructions. Occasionally and to add bulk the flexor hallucis longus (FHL) muscle is harvested along with the fibula. Additionally, the postoperative morbidity is...