Retrospective analysis of complications in 190 mandibular resections and simultaneous reconstructions with free fibula flap, iliac crest flap or reconstruction plate: a comparative single centre study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the incidence of complications following mandibular reconstruction and to analyse possible contributing factors.

Materials and methods

Clinical data and computed tomography scans of all patients who needed a mandibular reconstruction with a reconstruction plate, free fibula flap (FFF) or iliac crest (DCIA) flap between August 2010 and August 2015 were retrospectively analysed.

Results

One hundred and ninety patients were enrolled, encompassing 77 reconstructions with reconstruction plate, 89 reconstructions with FFF and 24 reconstructions with DCIA flaps. Cutaneous perforation was most frequently detected in the plate subgroup within the early interval and overall (each p = 0.004). Low body mass index (BMI) and tota

SUBMITTER: Ritschl LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8060197 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature