Role of Free Tissue Transfer in Facial Trauma

Roderick Y. Kim; Momofiyin Sokoya; Fayette C. Williams; Tom Shokri; Yadranko Ducic

doi:10.1055/s-0039-1700880

Facial Plastic Surgery, Table of Contents

Facial Plast Surg 2019; 35(06): 584-589
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1700880

Original Article

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Role of Free Tissue Transfer in Facial Trauma

Roderick Y. Kim

¹Division of Maxillofacial Oncology & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, John Peter Smith Health Network, Fort Worth, Texas

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Momofiyin Sokoya

²Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, Fort Worth, Texas

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Fayette C. Williams

¹Division of Maxillofacial Oncology & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, John Peter Smith Health Network, Fort Worth, Texas

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Tom Shokri

³Department of Otolaryngology, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, Pennsylvania

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Yadranko Ducic

²Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, Fort Worth, Texas

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Abstract

For large composite traumatic defects of the head and neck, free tissue transfer presents a reconstructive allowing for the reconstitution of both form and function. Furthermore, the ability to provide bulk, soft, and hard tissue, as well as immediate dental rehabilitation, makes free tissue transfer an efficient and attractive option for head and neck reconstruction. Herein, we discuss the utility of free tissue transfer in facial trauma, its problems, complications, and controversies.

Keywords

maxillofacial trauma - free tissue transfer - free flap - head and neck reconstruction

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