Reconstruction of large oroantral defects using a pedicled buccal fat pad
Abstract Background Oroantral communicating defects, characterized by a connection between the maxillary sinus and the oral cavity, are often induced by tooth extraction, removal of cysts and benign tumors, and resection of malignant tumors. The surgical defect may develop into an oroantral fistula,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2018-04-01
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| Series: | Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40902-018-0144-6 |