The utility of vascularized free peroneal flap in oral maxillofacial reconstruction / 华西口腔医学杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>The purpose of this study was to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of vascularized free peroneal flap as a new method for reconstruction of oral and maxillofacial defects.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Twenty-one cases received reconstruction of oral and maxillofacial defects with free vascularized peroneal flaps in our hospital were studied retrospectively. All of the relevant data of operation, such as the cause of the defect, design of the flaps the recipient vessels of the recipient and the complications were investigated.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Twenty cases survived, the average size of the vascularized free peroneal flap was 8.5 cm x 5.25 cm.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>It is safe and reliable to use free peroneal flap to reconstruct the oral maxillofacial defects.</p>