title: The vascularized fibula graft in mandibular reconstruction.
abstract: The use of a vascularized graft from the fibula for mandibular reconstruction is presented. The great strength, pliability, and long vascular pedicle that characterize such grafts make them particularly suitable for this type of repair. The results in six cases were highly satisfactory. Masticatory function was well restored, without alteration of the facial contour, and with minimal sequelae at the donor site.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery, Clinica Universitaria, Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Serra
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Paloma
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Mesa
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ballesteros
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000564:Ameloblastoma / Q000601:surgery; D001860:Bone Plates; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery; D002508:Cephalometry; D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery; D005887:Gingival Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*