title: Microvascular free-tissue transfer with rigid internal fixation for reconstruction of the mandible following tumor resection.
abstract: The authors described their experience using rigid internal fixation techniques in combination with free microvascular tissue transfer for the immediate reconstruction of mandibular defects following tumor ablation. The technique allows immediate return of jaw motion and limited function while assuring maintenance of occlusion and reasonable cosmesis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Disorders, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New York.
authors.forename: B L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Wenig
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Keller
mesh_terms: D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008341:Mandibular Prosthesis; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014654:Vascular Patency; D014945:Wound Healing