Rare presentation of heterotopic ossification along a fibula free flap pedicle in a high ‐volume microvascular reconstruction practice

ConclusionOur practice includes a high‐volume head and neck extirpative and reconstruction practice. To the best of our knowledge, this represents the first documented case of heterotopic ossification along a free flap pedicle despite routine subperiosteal elevation to free the peroneal artery from the proximal fibula.

Source: Head and Neck - December 22, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ashley C. Mays, Ann M. Gillenwater, Patrick B. Garvey Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research