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Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Table 2 Characterization of the bony defect as per HCL classification

From: Functional outcome predictors following mandibular reconstruction with osteocutaneous fibula free flaps: correlating early postoperative videofluoroscopic swallow studies with long-term clinical results

HCL Class*

Example

Number

%

L

8

22%

LC

10

28%

LCL

10

28%

H

6

17%

HC

2

6%

  1. H: represents the same defect but also involving the condyle; C: represents the anterior segment between the incisive foramina; L: represents any lateral defect not involving the condyle and not significantly crossing the midline
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