title: [Application of different flaps in immediate reconstruction of maxillary defect].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To investigate the method and clinical effect of temporal fascia flap, free forearm flap, free iliac bone transfer and immediate implant on reconstruction of maxillary defect.
  
  
  METHODS
  From February 1999 to July 2002, 8 cases of maxillary defects due to excision of cancer were repaired immediately with temporal fascia flap, free forearm flap, free iliac bone transfer and implant. Out of 8 patients, there were 6 males and 2 females, aged 32-49 years, with a disease course of 3 months to 2 years.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Free iliac bone and forearm flap survived in all 8 cases. Osseo-integration could be seen and the implants could be used for denture repair and chew function. After 6-12 months, X-ray examination showed iliac bone healing; facial shape and functional restoration were satisfactory.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Temporal fascia flap, free forearm flap, free iliac bone transfer and immediate implant is an ideal method to repair maxillary defect immediately and reconstruct its function.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Stomatological College, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, P. R. China 710032.
authors.forename: Bo
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Yu
authors.forename: Li-sheng
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: He
authors.forename: Yan-pu
authors.initials: YP
authors.lastname: Liu
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D005205:Fascia; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007085:Ilium / Q000637:transplantation; D008297:Male; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures; D010157:Palatal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps