Microvascular free flap reconstruction has remained the standard of care in reconstruction of
large tissue defects following ablative head and neck oncologic surgery, especially for bony …

The goal and challenge in anterior skull base (ASB) reconstruction are the ability to convert
a complex three-dimensional defect into a safe and functional wound that is able to form a …

Craniofacial trauma can result in permanent facial deformity, even with immediate treatment.
Special consideration is given to this particular region of the body, due to the close proximity …

Objectives Reconstruction of the midface has many inherent challenges, including orbital
support, skull base reconstruction, optimizing midface projection, separation of the nasal …

Purpose The maxillectomy defect is complex and the best means to achieve optimal
reconstruction, and dental rehabilitation is a source of debate. The refinements in zygomatic …

Background and objectives: The skin recently became the main focus of regenerative
medicine and, in this context, skin substitutes are fully entering into the plastic surgeon's …

The history of head and neck oncology dates back to the premodern era, with modern
ablative head and neck surgery gaining popularity at the end of nineteenth century. Early …

Complex facial trauma requires complex repair and solutions. This process is challenging
for the surgeon who seeks to manage the expectations of the patient and family while …

A patient was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the maxillary sinus and
consequently underwent a unilateral total maxillectomy and reconstruction using an …

Background: Local flap surgery is commonly performed to cover defects with appropriate
skin color and texture match. The purpose of this study was to present an algorithm for …