Outcomes of Anatomic Reconstruction of Gunshot-Inflicted Lower Face Defects by Free Osteoseptocutaneous Fibula Flap and Expanded or Nonexpanded Temporal Scalp Flap Combination in Males

ESER C., GENCEL E., KESİKTAŞ E., yavuz M.

JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.27, no.5, pp.1139-1142, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 27 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/scs.0000000000002688
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1139-1142
  • Keywords: Composite mandibular defect, fibula flap, gunshot wound, reconstruction, scalp flap, COMPOSITE MANDIBULAR DEFECTS, OROMANDIBULAR RECONSTRUCTION, SUBUNIT RECONSTRUCTION, CLASSIFICATION
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Reconstruction of gunshot-inflicted composite lower face defects is a challenge for plastic surgeons. Functional and aesthetic repair of such defects mostly requires free or pedicled flap applications or combinations of both.