Fracture of the tibia after a fibula graft for mandibular reconstruction: A rare complication, report of a case. Issue 5 (24th May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Goey, Ru‐shan; van Drunen, Bert; van der Linden, Enrike; van Merkesteyn, J.P. Richard
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 9:Issue 5(2021)
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• Publication Date: 2021-05-24
• Subjects: Free fibula flap -- Morbidity of the donor site -- Oral cancer -- Stress fracture of the tibia; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.3987
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: A tibia fracture after a fibula harvest is a rare and serious condition; however, when treated adequately, it has a good outcome. The possibility of a fracture should be kept in mind and other pathology and/or metastasis should be ruled out. Abstract : A tibia fracture after a fibula harvest is a rare and serious condition; however, when treated adequately, it has a good outcome. The possibility of a fracture should be kept in mind and other pathology and/or metastasis should be ruled out.