September 20, 2025Wiener klinische WochenschriftOpen Access

Free fibula flap for secondary mandibular reconstruction after gunshot injuries in Tigray, northern Ethiopia

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VKViktoria KoenigMedical University of Vienna JHJakub HoloubekMasaryk University TVTomáš VotrubaCharles University

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Retrospective analysis of mandibular reconstruction outcomes using free fibula flaps in 33 patients, indicating challenges in resource-limited settings.

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Free fibula flaps successfully reconstructed mandibular defects in 33 patients with a flap failure rate of 24%.
Among the patients, 21% achieved good results, while 29% did not attend any postoperative visits, complicating follow-up.
This retrospective study, conducted in a conflict-affected region, utilized microsurgery under challenging conditions, including intermittent electricity.
Highlighting the feasibility of complex surgical procedures in resource-limited environments, the study faced limitations in ensuring standardized care.

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Koenig et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d469c831b076d99fa66718 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00508-025-02615-6

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Retrospective analysis of mandibular reconstruction outcomes using free fibula flaps in 33 patients, indicating challenges in resource-limited settings.

Free fibula flap for secondary mandibular reconstruction after gunshot injuries in Tigray, northern Ethiopia

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Free fibula flap for secondary mandibular reconstruction after gunshot injuries in Tigray, northern Ethiopia

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