A preliminary analysis of patient reported outcomes following posterolateral mandible reconstruction: The role of flap type.
Zack CohenKevin K ZhangMinji KimKathryn HaglichJack WoodsJasmine MongeDeana S ShenaqJay O BoyleColleen McCarthyJennifer R CracchioloMarc A CohenFarooq ShahzadJonas A NelsonRobert J AllenPublished in: Journal of surgical oncology (2023)
Reconstruction of posterolateral mandibular defects has a similar complication profile when utilizing a bony or soft tissue free flap. Bony flaps may perform better with respect to PROMs. Reconstructive surgeons should consider using bony flap reconstruction to achieve higher patient satisfaction and quality of life.