Periosteal Ossification From the Vascular Pedicle of a Free Fibular Flap

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Acarturk T. O., Aslaner E. E.

JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.22, no.6, 2011 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 22 Issue: 6
• Publication Date: 2011
• Doi Number: 10.1097/scs.0b013e31822ec950
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Free fibular flap is commonly used in mandibular reconstruction. In some cases, to obtain a longer vascular pedicle, the peroneal artery and vein are stripped of the proximal fibula with its periosteum.