Reconstruction of mandibular defects in osteoradionecrosis and medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw using fibula free flap and management of postoperative wound infections

Reconstruction of mandibular defects in osteoradionecrosis and medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw using fibula free flap and management of postoperative wound infections

Abstract Background Complications from osteoradionecrosis (ORN) and medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) include oro-cutaneous fistulas, necrotic bone exposure, soft-tissue defects, and pathologic fractures. The fibula free flap (FFF) is a common free flap method used to reconstruct t...

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Main Authors: Hyemin Oh, Dohyun Kwon, Jaemyung Ahn, Jun-Young Paeng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-12-01
Series:Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Subjects:
Osteoradionecrosis (ORN)
Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ)
Mandible
Fibula free flap
Infection
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40902-022-00366-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40902-022-00366-2

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