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....

Single case report of a niche reconstructive technique; no actionable change for audiology practice — this article is outside the audiology clinical scope.

While outside core audiology, head-and-neck reconstruction outcomes occasionally intersect with hearing rehabilitation planning in patients with composite mandibulo-labial defects.

1. 01Stage-2 salvage procedure described for restoring lower lip competence post-mandibular reconstruction.
2. 02Fibula free flap is a standard approach for composite mandibulo-labial defects.
3. 03Case report design limits generalizability; no control or comparison group.
4. 04Findings relevant to head-and-neck surgical teams, not audiologists directly.

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