Composite mandibulo-labial defects require restoration of mandibular continuity and oral competence. Stage 1 fibula free flap reconstruction restores bone and provides lining and cover, but oral competence depends on reestablishing orbicularis oris continuity....
✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦
Single case report of a niche reconstructive technique; no actionable change for audiology practice — this article is outside the audiology clinical scope.
✦ Why It Matters ✦
While outside core audiology, head-and-neck reconstruction outcomes occasionally intersect with hearing rehabilitation planning in patients with composite mandibulo-labial defects.
✦ Key Points ✦
- 01Stage-2 salvage procedure described for restoring lower lip competence post-mandibular reconstruction.
- 02Fibula free flap is a standard approach for composite mandibulo-labial defects.
- 03Case report design limits generalizability; no control or comparison group.
- 04Findings relevant to head-and-neck surgical teams, not audiologists directly.
✦ Research metadata ✦
- PMID
- 42110380
- DOI
- 10.1097/GOX.0000000000007739.
- Journal
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open
- Publication type
- case_report
- Evidence level
- 4
- Population
- Patient(s) undergoing stage-2 salvage surgery after fibula free flap mandibular reconstruction for composite mandibulo-labial defects
- Intervention
- Stage-2 salvage procedure to restore lower lip competence
Primary outcomes
Restoration of lower lip competence