2024年3月22日 · A fibula free flap is a procedure commonly used in reconstructive surgery to replace missing bone and soft tissue, often in mandibular or maxillofacial reconstruction following trauma, cancer resection, or congenital deformities.

2024年6月6日 · Your jaw may be rebuilt using bone from another part of your body (the donor site). The bone may be taken from your fibula, which is the smaller of the 2 bones in your lower leg. An artery, vein, and soft tissue will also be removed with the bone. This is called a fibula free flap (see Figure 1).

The vascularised free fibular flap (FFF) is the most commonly used flap in head and neck for bony reconstruction. It is a vascu-larised free composite flap containing bone and muscle, with or without skin and pro-vides reliable single-stage reconstruction with excellent functional and aesthetic results.

2021年6月25日 · Mayo Clinic otolaryngologist Eric J. Moore, M.D. demonstrates a fibular free flap reconstruction of a mandibular defect following an oncologic resection for oral cavity cancer.

The fibula free flap is reconstructive surgery that takes bone and blood vessels from the patient’s leg for the reconstruction of the jaw after the surgical removal of some or all of the jawbone.

see also: Case example: Anterior mandibular reconstruction and Prep and Drape Osteocutaneous Fibula Free Flap. The fibula flap has been used extensively for oromandibular reconstruction. A long segment of bone up to approximately 22 cm is available for harvest.

A fibular free flap is one way of filling a bony hole in either the upper or lower jaw. It is one of the common ways of replacing bone that has been removed for cancer treatment. What does surgery involve? What will my leg be like afterwards? What can I expect after the operation? Will I have a scar? What are the possible problems?

2024年12月24日 · The fibula free flap is the workhorse for head and neck composite defects including bone and soft tissue. It is a long bicortical bone that can be harvested up to 25 cm in length. This chapter explores the anatomy, intraoperative details, pearls, and pitfalls to...

be taken from your fibula, which is the smaller of the 2 bones in your lower leg. An artery, vein, and soft tissue will also be removed with the bone. This is called a fibula free flap (see Figures 1). The leg is the donor site that is most often used for jaw reconstructions. If your jaw is being rebuilt using bone from a different donor site or

2024年3月22日 · In fibula free flap surgeries, a multidisciplinary approach involving physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, and other health professionals is essential to ensure comprehensive patient-centered care, optimize outcomes, enhance patient safety, and improve team performance.