Vertical distraction of a free vascularized fibula flap in a reconstructed hemimandible: case report

J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 2000 Feb;28(1):20-4. doi: 10.1054/jcms.2000.0106.

Abstract

The authors report a case of vertical distraction osteogenesis of a free revascularized fibula flap used to reconstruct an hemimandible lost as a result of a gunshot injury. The reconstruction procedure and the distraction protocol are described; clinical and radiological results are presented. The vertical discrepancy between the fibula and the native right hemimandible was corrected.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / methods*
  • Bone Transplantation / methods*
  • Fibula / transplantation
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mandible / surgery*
  • Mandibular Injuries / rehabilitation*
  • Mandibular Injuries / surgery
  • Osteogenesis, Distraction / methods*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods
  • Surgical Flaps / physiology*
  • Vertical Dimension
  • Wounds, Gunshot / rehabilitation
  • Wounds, Gunshot / surgery