J Korean Assoc Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg.
1998 Aug;20(3):246-250.
Reconstruction of intraoral defect using radial forearm free flap: a case report
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- 1Department of OMFS, College of Dentistry, Kyung-Hee University, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- With the recent progress of microsurgical techniques, radial forearm free flap has an established place in oral reconstruction. Providing thin, soft and pliable skin with a large and constant vascular pedicle, this flap is optimal for intraoral reconstruction. One of the disadvantages of the flap is donor site morbidity, therefore various methods can be used to reduce it. A male complained of palatal and retromolar area mass with ulceration, which was diagnosed as squamous cell carcinoma. He also complained of discomfort and mouth opening limitation, attributed to the location and characteristics of the mass. Because of mouth opening limitation, mandibular swing approach was performed to allow for the surgical approach to the mass. After the surgical excison of the lesion, the intraoral defect was successfully reconstructed with radial forearm free flap.
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