Microvascular free flap reconstruction versus palatal obturation for maxillectomy defects
Head & Neck2009Vol. 32(7), pp. 860–868
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Abstract
Moderate-sized maxillectomy defects involving the palate can be successfully treated with either an obturator or free flap reconstruction. Extensive defects have a better functional outcome with free flaps. Evidence does not suggest that free flap reconstructions delay diagnosis of local recurrences.
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