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J Reconstr Microsurg 2013; 29(08): 555-558
DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1345431
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Practical Technique for Predictable Wedge Osteotomies during Microvascular Free Fibula Reconstruction after Mandibulectomy

Mohit Sharma
1   Department of Plastic Surgery, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India
,
Deepak Balasubramanian
2   Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India
,
Krishnakumar Thankappan
2   Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India
,
Jimmy Mathew
1   Department of Plastic Surgery, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India
,
Kiran Jayaprasad
1   Department of Plastic Surgery, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India
,
Subramania Iyer
1   Department of Plastic Surgery, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India
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Publication History

07 October 2012

03 February 2013

Publication Date:
24 May 2013 (online)

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Conclusion

Our technique of paper foil–based planning allows for creating a precise template that could be used to mark out and perform the fibular wedge osteotomy. This technique is practical and easily reproducible under all circumstances.

 

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