[Reconstruction of the lower third of the face--microsurgical monobloc transfer with vascularized bone]

Abstract

The authors present two microsurgical options of the reconstruction of the lower third of the face. They outline a systematisation of indications and techniques and emphasise versatility and flexibility of free flaps compared to pedicled flaps, and describe the advantages of the vascularisation and the techniques of the iliac crest osteocutaneous flap and the parascapular cutaneous-latissimus dorsi osteomyocutaneous flap which was developed by Nassif.