Reconstruction of the head and neck can be a challenging undertaking owing to numerous
considerations for successful rehabilitation. Although head and neck defects were once …

Head and neck defects are among the most challenging for the reconstructive surgeon
because of the intimate relationship between form and function in this anatomical area …

Defects of the midface and maxilla are often the most challenging problems faced by the
reconstructive surgeon. Resections that involve critical structures of the face such as the …

Background: This retrospective review examined the authors' patients who underwent
reconstruction of high maxillectomy defects with fibula osteomyocutaneous flaps in …

Background. Palatal obturators and microvascular free flaps are both used to treat patients
with maxillectomy defects, however, the optimal technique remains controversial. Methods …

Postablative maxillary defects present a wide range of functional and esthetic challenges.
Several classification schemes have added clarity to the subject, but the surgeon must …

Background Orodental rehabilitation of hemipalatomaxillectomy defects can be
accomplished by using a prosthetic obturator or a vascularized bone-containing free flap …

Objective To evaluate the use of microvascular free-tissue transfers in the reconstruction of
hard palate defects. Design Retrospective review of a case series. Setting Two tertiary …

Maxillectomy defects can be reconstructed by a prosthetic obturator or (free) flap transfer, but
there is no consensus about the optimal method. This study evaluated 32 maxillectomy …

Although functional outcomes after reconstruction for partial glossectomy defects are
generally good, speech and swallowing functions after reconstruction for total and near-total …