Vascularized scapular tip flap in the reconstruction of the mandibular joint following ablative surgery

Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2012 May-Jun;14(3):211-4. doi: 10.1001/archfacial.2012.100.

Abstract

We describe a novel design and application of the vascularized scapular tip flap in the reconstruction of a temporomandibular joint and mandibular defect.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Ameloblastoma / surgery*
  • Female
  • Free Tissue Flaps*
  • Humans
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Mandibular Osteotomy
  • Mandibular Reconstruction / methods*
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors / surgery*
  • Reoperation
  • Scapula / transplantation*
  • Temporomandibular Joint / surgery*