ABSTRACT
A 12-year-old patient case is reported, presented with a desmoid fibroma of the left pterygoid region, extended to the cortical and endosteal regions of the mandible, reconstructed immediately with a free peroneal flap, recovering with this both form and function. To date, 3 years from surgery, he has no complications. Evolution of this case and a brief review of the literature is reported. It is concluded that free peroneal graft for mandible reconstruction is safe and has excellent results, both aestethic and functional.
Subject(s)
Fibroma , Mandibular Neoplasms , Child , Fibroma/diagnostic imaging , Fibroma/surgery , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Male , Mandibular Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Mandibular Neoplasms/surgery , Radiography, Panoramic , Plastic Surgery Procedures , Surgical Flaps , Time FactorsABSTRACT
A 12-year-old patient case is reported, presented with a desmoid fibroma of the left pterygoid region, extended to the cortical and endosteal regions of the mandible, reconstructed immediately with a free peroneal flap, recovering with this both form and function. To date, 3 years from surgery, he has no complications. Evolution of this case and a brief review of the literature is reported. It is concluded that free peroneal graft for mandible reconstruction is safe and has excellent results, both aestethic and functional.
