Kelahmetoğlu, OsmanGüneren, EthemKuzu, Ismail MelihYıldız, Kemalettin2020-02-082020-02-082020-01-01Kelahmetoğlu O., Güneren E., Kuzu I. M. , Yıldız K., -Boneless Maxillary Reconstruction-, Bezmiâlem Science, cilt.8, no.18, ss.102-105, 2020https://openaccess.bezmialem.edu.tr/handle/20.500.12645/14054Objective: Although the midface is supported by maxillary bone, reconstruction of maxillary bony defects does not always require osseous reconstruction. A series of maxillary facial defects of moderate to severe sizes (Brown and Shaw 4-6) uniformly reconstructed with myocutaneous free flaps is presented. Methods: Retrospective analysis was done for consecutive 10 cases between 2013-18. Seven of the cases had defects caused by oncological resection and 3 defects caused by trauma. Free vertically oriented rectus abdominis (fVRAM) flap was used to reconstruct these defects. The mean age of patients was 42.9 years (range=20-71 years). All flaps survived and 2 flaps had small skin island problems. Rapid recovery, low morbidity, acceptable oral competency, and satisfactory cosmetic appearance were obtained with the reconstruction using fVRAM flaps. Conclusion: According to our limited experience, acceptable reconstruction of extensive maxillary defects can be done with using only soft tissue flap, which is versatile and safe.enMaxillectomymidfacerectus abdominis myocutaneous flapfacial defectsoft tissue reconstructionArticleWOS:00056070440001910.14235/bas.galenos.2019.3159409341