title: Iliac crest free flap and submental island flap for maxillary reconstruction.
abstract: The iliac crest free flap is one of the most reliable flaps for maxillary reconstruction because of the large amount of bone provided and the chance to harvest both muscle and skin. However, reconstruction of maxillary through-and-through defects requires special skills to be managed. Simultaneous replacement of oral lining and external tissue with the same features as the resected skin is difficult to achieve with conventional techniques and the use of flaps association is often necessary to ensure acceptable cosmetic and functional results. In the case presented the submental island flap was a good choice to overcome these difficulties.
authors: Maxillofacial Surgery Division.
authors: Bernardo
authors: B
authors: Bianchi
authors: Andrea
authors: A
authors: Ferri
authors: Silvano
authors: S
authors: Ferrari
authors: Chiara
authors: C
authors: Copelli
authors: Teore
authors: T
authors: Ferri
authors: Enrico
authors: E
authors: Sesenna
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000601:surgery; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007085:Ilium / Q000637:transplantation*; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D008866:Microsurgery; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000637:transplantation; D009666:Nose / Q000601:surgery; D021362:Palate, Hard / Q000601:surgery; D061525:Perforator Flap; D013524:Surgical Flaps