Giant neglected desmoplastic ameloblastoma: reconstruction with free fibula flap.

Assessment of quality of life in giant ameloblastoma adolescent patients who have had mandible defects reconstructed with a free fibula flap

BACKGROUND The reconstruction of mandibular defects after giant ameloblastoma resection is one of the most challenging problems facing reconstructive surgeons. Mandibular resection has been associated with a poor quality of life (QOL), particularly in adolescent patients reconstructed with a free fibula flap. This study aims to evaluate QOL outcomes in adolescent patients who have had mandibula...

Ten-year evolution utilizing computer-assisted reconstruction for giant ameloblastoma.

BACKGROUND The authors describe our current practice of computer-aided virtual planned and pre-executed surgeries using microvascular free tissue transfer with immediate placement of implants and dental prosthetics. METHODS All patients with ameloblastomas treated at New York University (NYU) Medical Center during a 10-year period from September 2001 to December 2011 were identified. Of the 3...

The Role of Free Fibula Flap in the Reconstruction of a Mandibular Ameloblastoma: A Case Report

Vascularized free fibula flap for reconstruction of mandibular defects

Objective: To assess the versatility of vascularized free fibula flap in reconstruction of various defects of mandible. Study Design: Prospective study. Duration of Study: March 2009 to March 2012. Methodology: The study group consisted of 10 patients who underwent resection of mandible for various reasons and reconstruction of continuity defects using a vascularized free fibular flap. The mand...

Prefabricated Free Fibula Flap for Reconstruction of a Maxillary Defect: A Case Report

The present article describes a case of prosthetic rehabilitation with the new technique of prefabricated osteo-cutaneous free fibula flap for reconstructing a maxillary defect which had resulted from ameloblastoma. The fibula and a cuff of 6-8 mm were prepared with its pedicle intact. The bone flap was left in place with its pedicle intact for 2 to 3 months; the skin graft and the flap were fr...