[Mandibular reconstruction using "chain flap" of iliac crest free flap and forearm free flap]

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:Following ablation of oromandibular malignant neoplasms,3 patients underwent immediate mandibular reconstruction using "chain flap".It was composed of iliac crest composite free flap(ICCFF). seven flaps of 3 cases survived completely,follow-up ranged and donor sites were generally satisfactry.Consecutive X-ray films showed that the grafting bone produed a more rapid processes of incorporation and bone remodling,and experienced minimal bony resorption.The results suggested that FFF could remedy defects of soft-tissue compoment of ICCFF.It was an useful method that mandibular reconstructin of large composite defects using "chain flaps" of ICCFF and FFF.