Accuracy of computer-assisted surgery in mandibular reconstruction: A systematic review

Mandibular defects after ablative tumor removal can lead to severe functional and aesthetic deficits, negatively affecting quality of life [1]. The gold standard for reconstruction of mandibular defects is osteocutaneous free tissue transfer with titanium plate fixation [2]. The fibula, iliac crest, and scapula are the three main donor sites for vascularized bone. Currently, the most common mandibular reconstruction approach is the fibular free flap (FFF) [2 –4], which was introduced by Hidalgo in 1989 [5].

Source: Oral Oncology - July 20, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Gustaaf J.C. van Baar, Tymour Forouzanfar, Niels P.T.J. Liberton, Henri A.H. Winters, Frank K.J. Leusink Tags: Review Source Type: research