TY - JOUR
T1 - Mandibular reconstruction with vascularized iliac crest
T2 - a 10-year experience
AU - David, David J.
AU - Tan, Eugene
AU - Katsaros, James
AU - Sheen, Robert
PY - 1988
Y1 - 1988
N2 - Since 1978, 35 patients have undergone mandibular reconstruction with vascularized iliac crest. During this time, the technique of raising and shaping the iliac crest has undergone a series of modifications. Initially, osteocutaneous segments based first on the superficial circumflex iliac system and later on the deep circumflex iliac system were used. More recently, only the inner table of the ilium has been employed, and where intraoral lining is required, an ulnar forearm free flap has been added. Thirty-two patients were reconstructed successfully. Of the three anastomotic failures, one bony segment was able to survive as a free graft. There were no donor-site complications. With continued experience, operative morbidity has been minimized, while the technique has been modified to tailor the reconstruction to the specific requirements of the patient. It is concluded that vascularized iliac crest provides the most appropriate mandibular reconstruction for a range of congenital and acquired defects.
AB - Since 1978, 35 patients have undergone mandibular reconstruction with vascularized iliac crest. During this time, the technique of raising and shaping the iliac crest has undergone a series of modifications. Initially, osteocutaneous segments based first on the superficial circumflex iliac system and later on the deep circumflex iliac system were used. More recently, only the inner table of the ilium has been employed, and where intraoral lining is required, an ulnar forearm free flap has been added. Thirty-two patients were reconstructed successfully. Of the three anastomotic failures, one bony segment was able to survive as a free graft. There were no donor-site complications. With continued experience, operative morbidity has been minimized, while the technique has been modified to tailor the reconstruction to the specific requirements of the patient. It is concluded that vascularized iliac crest provides the most appropriate mandibular reconstruction for a range of congenital and acquired defects.
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U2 - 10.1097/00006534-198811000-00011
DO - 10.1097/00006534-198811000-00011
M3 - Article
C2 - 3174869
AN - SCOPUS:0023689668
VL - 82
SP - 792
EP - 801
JO - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
JF - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
SN - 1529-4242
IS - 5
ER -