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Fig. 2 | Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Fig. 2

From: The use of a pedicled buccal fat pad for reconstruction of posterior mandibular defects

Fig. 2

a CT view showing continuous state of osteonecrosis on the mandibular body and angle. b Large intra-oral surgical defect connecting the oral cavity and affected mandibular bone on the retromolar region was seen after the removal of inflamed tissue. c The BFP flap perfectly covered the intra-oral defect without tension, and flap was sutured to marginal oral mucosa with 3-0 black slik. d, e, f Re-epithelization of the grafted buccal fat pad after operation was seen (d 4-week, e 6-month, f 1-year follow-up)

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