Reconstruction of maxilla using iliac bone graft and radial forearm flap:Report of 4 cases
- VernacularTitle:游离髂骨加前臂皮瓣修复上颌缺损(附4例报告)
- Author:
Bo YU
;
Xiaoming GU
;
Zhenyu GONG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Journal of Practical Stomatology
2001;17(3):215-216
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To evaluate the effect of iliac bone graft and radial forearm flap in the reconstrucion of maxilla.Methods:Maxilla defects were reconstructed using iliac bone graft and radial forearm flap in 4 patients.The effects were evaluated clinicaly.Results:In all the 4 cases,palatal defects resulted from maxillectomy were optimally reconstructed with non-vascularized iliac graft and radial forearm flap.The masticatory function of the upper jaw,intelligible speech,swallow and natural facial appearance were recovered.As a result,quality of life of the patients was improved.Conclusion:Iliac bone graft and radial forearm are feasible in the reconstruction of maxilla defects.
