Open AccessRevascularized fibula free flap reconstruction and curvilinear transport distraction osteogenesis in closure of large postmaxillectomy defects: A new gold standard?
Author(s) -
Rushdi Hendricks,
Zaheed Patel,
Anil Pooran,
George Vicatos
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
annals of maxillofacial surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.365
H-Index - 6
ISSN - 2231-0746
DOI - 10.4103/ams.ams_267_19
Subject(s) - medicine , dentistry , distraction osteogenesis , maxilla , soft tissue , premolar , dental alveolus , fibula , free flap , mandible (arthropod mouthpart) , sagittal plane , orthodontics , molar , anatomy , distraction , surgery , tibia , botany , neuroscience , biology , genus
The revascularized fibula free flap (RFFF) is the most popular method of postmaxillectomy reconstruction. This article proves that the use of curvilinear transport distraction osteogenesis (CTDO) is an efficacious way in closing large defects in the maxilla and a superior alternative to the RFFF.