An interventional study of Mandibular vertical height augmentation in segmental defects using combined vascularized and non-vascularized fibula flap in Mandibular Reconstruction Using Free Fibula Flap, sponsored by Cairo University. Status unknown. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 60 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2020-01-07.
Sponsored by Cairo University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Segmental mandibulectomy, often employed for resection of a tumour, and occasionally for trauma, osteoradionecrosis, or osteomyelitis, adversely affects patient's quality of life (QoL) to a varying degree. It inflicts a significant defect in the head and neck region, impacting on facial appearance, and the functions of speech, malocclusion, mastication, swallowing, and health-related QoL. Mandible resection thus creates a significant impact on a patient's life, both aesthetically as well as functionally.
Restoration of the defects following resection of any part of the mandible presents a challenging problem for reconstructive surgeons. Since the introduction of fibula free flap (FFF) by Taylor in 1975, it has become the most popular choice for mandible reconstruction. Hidalgo popularized the FFF, and reported on its versatility with satisfactory outcomes. The utility and techniques of free flap mandible reconstruction have advanced in the past 2 decades, with success rate up from 82.6% to 100%. As the longest bone segment available for reconstructive purpose, FFF is known for its wide variety of applications, following mandible resection, including angle-to-angle reconstruction.
The fibula-free flap is currently considered the most popular, 'the gold standard and the workhorse flap' for mandibular reconstruction.
However, because of the limited diameter of the fibula flap compared with the height of the mandible, vertical distance between the reconstructed segment and the occlusal plane can be substantial. This is a particular problem in the dentate mandible, especially when rehabilitation with dental implants or an implant-borne denture is contemplated. Insufficient bone height leads to overloading of osteointegrated implants and endangers the longevity of the prosthetic restoration. Insufficient bone height and poor soft tissue overlying the bone flap also create an unfavourable environment for the tissue-borne prosthesis.
Such issues are particularly acute in patients with intact alveolar bone and dentition at healthy sites. The double-barrel technique, distraction osteogenesis, non-vascularized bone grafts, and guided-bone regeneration have all been used to resolve this. The double-barrel technique is a good method, but drawbacks include excess height of the neomandible and the considerable time required to contour and adapt the upper barrel. Distraction osteogenesis is a valuable and predictable treatment option; however, its wide application is limited by complexity of the surgery and the need for additional secondary surgery.
To Overcome these challenges the investigators design a technique for mandibular reconstruction where free vascularized fibula flap is splitted and non-vascularized fibula graft is harvest from same leg and is placed between two splitted parts of free fibula flap to increase vertical height of fibula.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Patient with resected mandible who is candidate for free fibula flap
Procedure: Mandibular vertical height augmentation in segmental defects using combined vascularized and non-vascularized fibula flap
Using Free Fibula Flap for reconstruction of mandibular segemental defect
Height of mandible
Amount of vertical height gain (Mandibular augmentation) using Multi-slice CT Scan - Measured in millimeters
Time frame: one year
Patient Satisfaction: Visual analogue Scale
Patient Satisfaction using Visual analogue Scale - Scale from 0-10
Time frame: One year
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