title: Reconstruction of complex craniofacial defects by free flaps: Two case reports.
abstract: Complex craniofacial defects often create a reconstructive challenge in our region. We highlight two cases that demonstrate this problem and highlight the role of microvascular free flaps in covering these defects. The evolution of head and neck reconstruction as well as the peculiarities of these types of reconstruction in our environment are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Burns, Plastic Surgery and Hand Rehabilitation Unit, University of Lagos and Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria.
authors.forename: Omotayo Omobolarinwa
authors.initials: OO
authors.lastname: Olusoga
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria.
authors.forename: Benjamin Nonso
authors.initials: BN
authors.lastname: Nkemjika
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria.
authors.forename: Chinyere Nkiruka
authors.initials: CN
authors.lastname: Asoegwu
authors.affiliation: Neurosurgery Unit, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Lagos and Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria.
authors.forename: Okezie Obasi
authors.initials: OO
authors.lastname: Kanu
authors.affiliation: Burns, Plastic Surgery and Hand Rehabilitation Unit, University of Lagos and Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria.
authors.forename: Andrew Omotayo
authors.initials: AO
authors.lastname: Ugburo
authors.affiliation: Burns, Plastic Surgery and Hand Rehabilitation Unit, University of Lagos and Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria.
authors.forename: Bolaji Oyawale
authors.initials: BO
authors.lastname: Mofikoya
mesh_terms: D001842:Bone and Bones; D058752:Free Tissue Flaps; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009549:Nigeria; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures