Incidental mishaps and learning curves during free fibula reconstruction of mandible: a case report
Although the free fibula flap is a conventional method for reconstruction, there is a risk of error hidden in each of its subtle steps that can contribute to flap failure. Therefore, meticulous surgical planning is mandatory for execution of the treatment plan. Although complications are inevitable, they should not overshadow the learning opportunities from each respective case.
Authors
- Dharnappa Poojary (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0993-2077)
- Joanna Baptist (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1075-8950)
- Sameep Shetty (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8729-9348)
- Ritesh Singh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6452-1356)
- K. M. Sandeep (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4614-6032)
- K. Srinath Shetty
- Premalatha Shetty (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3474-1726)
Institutions
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-03-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05150-0
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01