[New aspects of the reconstruction of large defects of the oral mucosa with microvascularly anastomosed small intestinal grafts].

Our experience in reconstruction of extensive defects in the oral mucosa with free jejunal grafts in 15 patients is reported. The jejunum provides a well vascularised mucosal lining, which is resistant to mechanical stress and being a thin flap contours well in the mouth. Methods of avoiding technical failure are described. The technique permits radical resection of oral tumours.