Oncologic mandibular reconstruction has changed significantly over the years and continues to evolve with the introduction of newer technologies and techniques. Patient demographic, reconstructive, and complication data were obtained from a prospectively maintained clinical database of patients who underwent head and neck reconstruction at our institution. The free fibular flap is now considered the gold standard for mandibular reconstruction. However, in patients with multiple comorbidities, lengthy procedures may be less optimal and pedicled flaps, with specific modifications, can yield reasonable outcomes. Technical aspects and comorbidity profiles are examined in the oncological mandibular reconstruction cohort.
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- breast reconstruction
- end stage renal disease
- rectal cancer
- case report
- radical prostatectomy
- chronic kidney disease
- newly diagnosed
- soft tissue
- prostate cancer
- emergency department
- adipose tissue
- machine learning
- skeletal muscle
- electronic health record
- internal carotid artery
- patient reported outcomes
- weight loss