Citation

Laure B, Sury F, Martin T, Chabut A, Goga D. J. Plast. Reconstr. Aesthet. Surg. 2008; 61(2): 200-203.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.bjps.2007.06.007

PMID

17658304

Abstract

One-stage bone reconstruction of both the maxilla and the mandible with a single bone transfer is unusual in microsurgery. The authors report and describe the surgical technique of an original one-stage bone reconstruction of the maxilla and the mandible in a defect caused by a gunshot injury. The reconstruction was performed with a free fibular osteocutaneous flap. A concomitant maxillo-mandibular defect is uncommon. Gunshot injuries and tumours are the two main causes of this defect. The reconstruction of maxillary and mandibular defects can be a surgical challenge. The reconstruction was performed in one stage with the free transfer of a fibular osteocutaneous flap.

Language: en

Keywords

Adult; Bone Transplantation; Fractures, Bone; Humans; Male; Mandibular Injuries; Maxilla; Plastic Surgery Procedures; Suicide, Attempted; Surgical Flaps; Tomography, X-Ray Computed; Wounds, Gunshot