Management of venous thrombosis in fibular free osseomusculocutaneous flaps used for mandibular reconstruction: clinical techniques and treatment considerations

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mandibular reconstruction by means of fibula transplants is the standard therapy for severe bone loss after subtotal mandibulectomy. Venous failure still represents the most common complication in free flap surgery. We present the in...

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Main Authors: Draenert Florian G, Gosau Martin, Al Nawas Bilal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:Head & Face Medicine
Online Access:http://www.head-face-med.com/content/6/1/8