Use of Banked Fibula for Improved Nasal Reconstruction Following Free Fibula Midface Reconstruction
Jaime L. Bernstein,
Gwendolyn Reeve,
David I. Kutler
et al.
Abstract:Objective:
Anterior maxillary deficiency caused by trauma or oncologic resection presents a complex reconstructive challenge. The authors present a technique for 2-stage midface reconstruction utilizing a vascularized free fibula flap for maxillary reconstruction, followed by nasal reconstruction at a second stage utilizing a banked fibula graft.
Methods:
This case series utilizes a 2-stage technique for midface reconstruction. In the first stage, a fib… Show more
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