Modifications of the deep circumflex iliac artery free flap for reconstruction of the maxilla

• Published in: Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery Vol. 68; no. 8; pp. 1044 - 1053
• Main Authors: Grinsell, Damien, Catto-Smith, Hannah E
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier Ltd 01.08.2015
• Subjects: Adult; Bone Plates; DCIA; Deep circumflex iliac artery; Female; Free flap; Free Tissue Flaps - blood supply; Humans; Iliac Artery - transplantation; Ilium - transplantation; Male; Maxilla; Maxilla - blood supply; Maxilla - surgery; Maxillectomy; Middle Aged; Plastic Surgery; Postoperative Complications; Reconstruction; Retrospective Studies; Young Adult; Reconstruction; DCIA; Deep circumflex iliac artery; Maxillectomy; Maxilla; Free flap

Summary Background The deep circumflex iliac artery (DCIA) free flap remains underused in maxillectomy reconstruction. A number of surgical techniques have been described however, maxillary defects vary greatly and modifying techniques to account for such variation can be challenging. Purpose This a...