Objective: To evaluates mandible reconstruction by free vascularized fibular flap with special emphasis on the immediate complications. Methods:The clinical data of 63 patients were reviewed, 35 male and 28 female(...Objective: To evaluates mandible reconstruction by free vascularized fibular flap with special emphasis on the immediate complications. Methods:The clinical data of 63 patients were reviewed, 35 male and 28 female(age range 16 to 73 years). Aesthetic and functional outcomes were evaluated by follow-up and/or telephone conversation. Results:Among the 63 fibular flaps, 29 were osteocutaneous flaps with one or two skin islands. All the flaps were surviving well and the success rate was 100%. Long term donor site disability was not recorded for any patient. Thirty-one patients responded for aesthetic and functional evaluation, 20 cases(64.5%) reported their facial appearance as excellent or good, 11 (35.48%) felt fair; 14 cases (45%) could eat unrestricted diet, 17(55%) could eat soft diet; 21 cases were(67.67%) speech normal, 10(22.33%) speech intelligible. Conclusion:Free fibular flap reflects good functional and esthetic results with a high degree of consistency, and acceptable level of complications, and we strongly believe the vascularized fibular flap is the first choice for mandibular reconstruction.展开更多
基金Science Fund of Department of Public Health of Jiangsu Province(ZK200209)
文摘Objective: To evaluates mandible reconstruction by free vascularized fibular flap with special emphasis on the immediate complications. Methods:The clinical data of 63 patients were reviewed, 35 male and 28 female(age range 16 to 73 years). Aesthetic and functional outcomes were evaluated by follow-up and/or telephone conversation. Results:Among the 63 fibular flaps, 29 were osteocutaneous flaps with one or two skin islands. All the flaps were surviving well and the success rate was 100%. Long term donor site disability was not recorded for any patient. Thirty-one patients responded for aesthetic and functional evaluation, 20 cases(64.5%) reported their facial appearance as excellent or good, 11 (35.48%) felt fair; 14 cases (45%) could eat unrestricted diet, 17(55%) could eat soft diet; 21 cases were(67.67%) speech normal, 10(22.33%) speech intelligible. Conclusion:Free fibular flap reflects good functional and esthetic results with a high degree of consistency, and acceptable level of complications, and we strongly believe the vascularized fibular flap is the first choice for mandibular reconstruction.