Tissue Transfer, Fibula: Multimedia

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Further Reading

Keywords

fibula tissue transfer, fibula free flap, fibula, tissue transfer, tissue loss, osteocutaneous free tissue transfer, maxillary defects, mandible reconstruction

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Mark K Wax, MD, Professor and Program Director, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Oregon Health Sciences University; Service Chief, Department of Surgery, Section of Otolaryngology, Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Mark K Wax, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Bronchoesophagological Association, American College of Surgeons, American Rhinologic Society, American Society for Head and Neck Surgery, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Canadian Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, North American Skull Base Society, and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
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Catherine P Winslow, MD, Consulting Surgeon, Winslow Facial Plastic Surgery, LLC
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