Radiotherapy and Smoking History Are Significant Independent Predictors for Osteosynthesis-Associated Late Complications in Vascular Free Fibula Reconstruction of Mandible
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DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000003704
Abstract: Background: The vascular fibula flap is an ideal choice for function and appearance reconstruction of mandible. Despite the high success rate, “late complications” such as Ti plate exposure and local infection related to osteosynthesis are… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; reconstruction mandible; radiotherapy; late complications ... See more keywords