Merits of the free periosteal femoral condyle flap in the management of advanced mandibular osteoradionecrosis

The management of advanced mandibular osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is poorly codified and requires repeated time-consuming, morbid surgical procedures. The free periosteal medial femoral condyle flap could be used for the management of extensive mandibular ORN with fracture, to avoid non-conservative surgery such as mandibulectomy. The purpose of this study was to report the authors ’ experience using periosteal flaps for advanced ORN and to assess the therapeutic effectiveness of these flaps in this context.
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Clinical Paper Source Type: research