Reconstruction of nasal airway in patients of class IIId maxillary defect with vastus lateralis muscle-chimeric double skin paddle ALT flap
Abstract Background A reconstructive challenge in patients with class IIId maxillary defect is how to obliterate the defect and restore a patent nasal airway. The current strategy using the single anterolateral thigh (ALT) fasciocutaneous flap for reconstruction may result in permanent mouth breathi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-12-01
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Series: | BMC Oral Health |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-022-02635-y |