TY - T1 - The free scapular flap with latissimus muscle reduces fistulas in mandibular reconstruction SN - / UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10138/224056 T3 - A1 - Wilkman, Tommy; Tornwall, Jyrki; Vuola, Jyrki; Lassus, Patrik A2 - PB - Y1 - 2016 LA - eng AB - Introduction: The free scapular chimeric flap is a less common choice for facial reconstruction. This study aimed to evaluate the versatility and safety of the flap, the procedure for a two-team approach, the safety of the osteotomies, the possibility of dental implants and donor-site sequelae and complications. Patient and methods: We analysed 34 consecutive patients with oral cancer undergoing large resections in the maxillofacial region as well as scapular chimeric free flap reconstruction. W... VO - IS - SP - OP - KW - Scapular free flap; Mandibular reconstruction; Complications; Fistula; Osteotomy; Dental implants; FIBULA FREE-FLAP; OROMANDIBULAR RECONSTRUCTION; MAXILLARY RECONSTRUCTION; NECK RECONSTRUCTION; HEAD; DEFECTS; SURGERY; COMPLICATIONS; ANATOMY; BONE; 3126 Surgery, anesthesiology, intensive care, radiology N1 - PP - ER -