Functional outcome predictors following mandibular reconstruction with osteocutaneous fibula free flaps: correlating early postoperative videofluoroscopic swallow studies with long-term clinical results

Functional outcome predictors following mandibular reconstruction with osteocutaneous fibula free flaps: correlating early postoperative videofluoroscopic swallow studies with long-term clinical results

Abstract Background Advancements in the field of microvascular surgery and the widespread adoption of microvascular surgical techniques have made the use of osteocutaneous fibula free flaps the standard of care in the surgical management of segmental mandibular defects. Although the literature posse...

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Main Authors: Santiago R. Gonzalez, Bradley Hobbs, Emre Vural, Mauricio A. Moreno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-08-01
Series:Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Subjects:
Osteocutaneous fibula free flap
VFSS
Videofluoroscopic swallow study
Swallowing outcomes
Dysphagia
Mandibular reconstruction
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40902-019-0211-7

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