The Use of Split Metatarsal Osteocutaneous Free Flaps in Palatal and Alveolar Defects

Ahmad Moghari; Zohreh Raissi Macleod; Hadi Mohebbi; Mehdi Deilamipoor; Michael F. Angel

doi:10.1055/s-2007-1006877

Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Table of Contents

J Reconstr Microsurg 1989; 5(4): 307-310
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1006877

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

The Use of Split Metatarsal Osteocutaneous Free Flaps in Palatal and Alveolar Defects

Ahmad Moghari, Zohreh Raissi Macleod, Hadi Mohebbi, Mehdi Deilamipoor, Michael F. Angel

Microsurgery Research Center and Departments of Microsurgery and Oral Surgery, St. Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia and Department of Reconstructive Microsurgery, St. Fatima University Hospital, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

ABSTRACT

A series of seven osteomucosal defects of the palate were closed by split metatarsal osteocutaneous free flaps. All seven patients had successful closure of their defects with minimal facial scarring and insignificant donor site morbidity. This procedure, performed in one stage, avoids the use of previously compromised local tissues and improves the blood supply to the area, thereby enhancing the subsequent indicated reconstruction of other damaged structures.

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