title: Reconstruction of acquired oromandibular defects.
abstract: Acquired defects of the mandible resulting from trauma, infection, osteoradionecrosis, and ablative surgery of the oral cavity and lower face are particularly debilitating. Familiarity with mandibular and cervical anatomy is crucial in achieving mandibular reconstruction. The surgeon must evaluate which components of the hard and soft tissue are missing in selecting a method of reconstruction. Complexity of mandibular reconstruction ranges from simple rigid internal fixation to microvascular free tissue transfer, depending on defect- and patient-related factors. Modern techniques for microvascular tissue transfer provide a wide array of reconstructive options that can be tailored to patients' specific needs.
authors: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Jacksonville, FL 32209, USA. rui.fernandes@jax.ufl.edu
authors: Rui P
authors: RP
authors: Fernandes
authors: Jacob G
authors: JG
authors: Yetzer
mesh_terms: D001860:Bone Plates; D005360:Fibula / Q000601:surgery; D005542:Forearm / Q000601:surgery; D058752:Free Tissue Flaps; D006801:Humans; D007085:Ilium / Q000601:surgery; D019248:Jaw Fixation Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation; D008334:Mandible / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D008338:Mandibular Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D063175:Mandibular Reconstruction / Q000379:methods*; D012540:Scapula / Q000601:surgery