Rhytidectomy Approach for Mandibular Reconstruction With Microvascular Free Flaps After Resection of Mandibular Benign Tumors

Survival of microvascular free flaps in mandibular reconstruction: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

“…When comparing the DCIA and fibula, the I 2 was 59% ( P = 0.009), suggesting moderate between‐study heterogeneity . The funnel plot was symmetrical (Fig.…”

“…Data was not retrieved from 37 of the 54 full‐text papers for meeting the following exclusion criteria; not using free flaps ( n = 2), not reporting a failure rate ( n = 7), using only 1 free flap harvest site ( n = 6), using an uncommon combination of free flaps ( n = 1), studying cadavers ( n = 1), studying animals ( n = 1), not reporting at least 1 failure ( n = 18), or containing data from another larger study ( n = 1) . Seventeen studies underwent data extraction and are reported in Table …”

“…The mean pooled age of the subjects was 58.75 years (range: 38–67 years, 14/17 studies reported age). Mean follow‐up was 21.40 months (5/17 studies assessed follow‐up) …”

“…). Fifteen studies compared the Fibula ( n = 580) and other flaps: ( n = 525) . The fibula did not have an increased risk of failure at follow‐up, when compared to other free flaps (Peto OR = 1.10; 95% CI = 0.63, 1.92, P = 0.75) (Fig.…”

52 Mandibular Reconstruction and Osseointegrated Dental Implants

“…(continued) This document was downloaded for personal use only. Unauthorized distribution is strictly prohibited.use of this technique, which should be included in the surgical armamentarium for mandibular reconstruction 92,93. …”