title: Preoperative assessment and surgical planning for patients undergoing immediate composite reconstruction of oromandibular defects.
abstract: The rehabilitation of patients with orofacial-mandibular defects has made great strides with our ability to reliably transfer composite tissues. Unimpeded soft-tissue healing and osseous union set the stage for reliable restoration of form and function. A multidisciplinary, carefully planned, and carefully executed approach is emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine.
authors.forename: B L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Markowitz
authors.forename: T C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Calcaterra
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D008341:Mandibular Prosthesis; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*