Nomogram for Predicting Osteoradionecrosis After Fibula Free Flap for Mandibular Reconstruction
ABSTRACT Background Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is a severe complication following radiotherapy (RT), particularly after mandibular reconstruction with a fibula free flap. Risk prediction remains challenging due to limited data. Methods We conducted a multicenter retrospective study including 294 patients who underwent fibula free flap reconstruction and ...
Andrea Costantino +15 more
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Robotic Horizons in Plastic Surgery: A Look Toward the Future. [PDF]
Foroutan A +8 more
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ABSTRACT Background Preirradiated patients undergoing microvascular head and neck reconstruction for tumor recurrence or osteoradionecrosis (ORN) face surgical site infection (SSI) rates exceeding 30%. The impact of perioperative extended‐spectrum antibiotic coverage remains unclear. This study hypothesizes that calculated prophylaxis with piperacillin/
Johannes G. Schuderer +11 more
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Use of the Groin Flap in Traumatic Hand Injuries. [PDF]
Caetano EB +5 more
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Bony Union in Maxilla and Mandible Free Flap Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
ABSTRACT Background Bony nonunion is an important complication in head and neck reconstruction, but its definition, incidence, and treatment are not well‐reported. Methods MEDLINE, Embase, CENTRAL, and Web of Science were searched from October 1st, 1990 to January 6th, 2025 for studies reporting bony union for maxilla or mandible reconstruction with ...
Khanh Linh Tran +12 more
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Free Anterolateral Thigh Flap Reconstruction After Excision of Extensive Vascular Malformations in Toddlers: Report of Two Cases. [PDF]
Fujisawa K, Miyamoto S, Okazaki M.
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Intraoperative Molecular Imaging Can Detect Large Nerve Perineural Invasion: A Case Report
ABSTRACT Background Perineural invasion (PNI) in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) results in worse overall survival. Diagnosis requires resection and microscopic evaluation. Methods A 63‐year‐old male with persistent cT4aN0 p16‐positive SCC of the left base of tongue following chemoradiotherapy underwent salvage total glossectomy ...
Carleigh R. Burns +9 more
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Coverage of necrosis after secondary cranioplasty using a latissimus dorsi muscle flap. [PDF]
Andresen JR +3 more
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Skull Base Surgery in the Pediatric Population—The 2nd International Collaborative Study (1995–2015)
ABSTRACT Background The current study presents the efforts of a global collaborative group to review the management and outcomes of malignant tumors of the skull base in the pediatric population worldwide. Patients and Methods A total of 28 institutions contributed data on 3061 patients. From this, there were 64 pediatric patients (2.1%).
Dan M. Fliss +50 more
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Pre-Expanded Fronto-Scalp Flaps Combined With Botulinum Toxin and Laser Therapy for Secondary Large-Scale Craniofacial Defects. [PDF]
Chu F, Liu S, Tang Y, Geng J.
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