title: [A preliminary study of maxillary reconstruction using free fibula-flexor hallucis longus myofascial flap].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To analyze the rationale and feasibility of maxillary reconstruction using free fibula-flexor hallucis longus myofascial flap.
  
  
  METHODS
  Nine consecutive cases of maxillary reconstruction using free fibula-flexor hallucis longus myofascial flaps from August of 2002 to August of 2003 were reviewed. Data concerning the operation included description of maxillary defect, design of the fibula flaps, recipient vessel and complications.
  
  
  RESULTS
  One flap experienced venous thrombosis after operation, and the flap was salvaged after exploration. All the flaps survived completely with the overall success rate of 100%, as well as the 100% survival of all fibula-flexor hallucis longus myofascial flaps.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Maxillary reconstruction using free fibula-flexor hallucis longus myofascial flap without skin paddle is feasible and reliable.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China.
authors.forename: Chi
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mao
authors.forename: Xin
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Peng
authors.forename: Guang-yan
authors.initials: GY
authors.lastname: Yu
authors.forename: Chuan-bin
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Guo
authors.forename: Ming-xian
authors.initials: MX
authors.lastname: Huang
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013524:Surgical Flaps