Open AccessReconstruction of complex craniofacial defects by free flaps: Two case reports
Author(s) -
Omotayo Omobolarinwa Olusoga,
Benjamin so Nkemjika,
Chinyere N. Asoegwu,
Okezie Obasi Kanu,
Andrew Omotayo Ugburo,
Bolaji Oyawale Mofikoya
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
nigerian postgraduate medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.261
H-Index - 19
ISSN - 1117-1936
DOI - 10.4103/1117-1936.186298
Subject(s) - craniofacial , head and neck , free flap reconstruction , free flap , medicine , orthodontics , surgery , psychiatry
Complex craniofacial defects often create a reconstructive challenge in our region. We highlight two cases that demonstrate this problem and highlight the role of microvascular free flaps in covering these defects. The evolution of head and neck reconstruction as well as the peculiarities of these types of reconstruction in our environment are discussed.