Does fibula free flap harvesting affect donor site of patients in facial reconstructions: a gait analysis study.

Vascularized fibula free flap remains gold standard for reconstruction of bony defects of the maxilla or mandible. Research and publications in recent years essentially focused on the evolution and improvement of the recipient reconstructed area but very few concerning the donor site morbidity.

Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - March 7, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Eloi Denys, Laurence Pincet, Karma Lambery, Martin Broome, Laurence May Source Type: research