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Full-Thickness Skin Grafting Of Oral Defects: Enhancing Graft Stability With In...
Caixeiro, Leonor; Lanzaro, Larissa; Azevedo, Marta; Gaspar, Carolina; Zenha, Horácio; Costa, HorácioIntroduction: Full-thickness skin grafts (FTSGs) are vital in reconstructive surgery, especially for challenging oral cavity defects. Secure fixation is essential to prevent displacement and ensure integration with the recipient site. Traditional methods often fail in the oral environment due to moisture, movement, and bacteria. This study introduces a novel modification using intramural quilting sutures to enh...
Lessons learned from reconstructing advanced osteoradionecrosis with free vascu...
Lanzaro, Larissa; Caixeiro, Leonor; Chaves, Carolina; Morgado, Bruno; Pinto, Cristina; Zenha, Horácio; Costa, HorácioBackgroundAt present, there is no universally accepted standard of care for osteoradionecrosis (ORN), and comprehensive clinical guidelines remain absent. The primary objective of this study is to offer insights into the effectiveness and safety of microvascular reconstruction approach in patients with ORN.MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on all patients who underwent free flap reconstruction follo...