One-stage reconstruction of oral and maxillofacial soft tissue defect by using forearm free flap / 中国医学科学院学报

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To study technique of one-stage reconstruction of oral and maxillofacial soft tissue defect by using forearm free flap.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The microsurgery procedure was used in the treatment of 4 oral cancer patients with oral and maxillofacial soft tissue defect after surgery.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The forearm free flap was survived, for 4-18 months the oral function was well, and the appearance was satisfactory.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>This is a good approach to the reconstruction of oral and maxillofacial soft tissue defect by using forearm free flap technique.</p>