The field of head and neck surgery has gone through numerous changes in the past two
decades. Microvascular free flap reconstructions largely replaced other techniques. More …

Today, most head and neck cancer subsites, such as the larynx, hypopharynx, nasopharynx,
and oropharynx, are treated with radiation therapy with or without chemotherapy as a …

Large craniofacial defects require efficient bone replacements which should not only provide
good aesthetics but also possess stable structural function. The proposed work uses a novel …

Introduction The main purpose of this article is to highlight free tissue transfers as the first-
choice method for three-dimensional (3D) maxillary reconstruction, particularly in providing …

Virtual planning and rapid prototype modeling are increasingly used in head and neck
reconstruction with the aim of achieving superior surgical outcomes in functionally and …

Oncologic resection involving the midface results in potentially disfiguring and challenging
defects for the reconstructive surgeon. As with any defect, restoration of form and function is …

The surgical treatment of maxillary tumours often consists of an open subtotal or total
maxillectomy with a subsequent significant defect. Reconstruction is, therefore, a major …

While vascularized iliac crest flap is widely used for mandibular reconstruction, it is often
challenging to predict the clinical outcome in a conventional operation based solely on the …

Tumors of the maxilla and midface are some of the most difficult to manage, not only in terms
of treatment but also in terms of achieving acceptable orofacial reconstruction. Today, free …

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 …