A rib-containing free flap to reconstruct mandibular defects.

Serafin D, Villarreal-Rios A, Georgiade N G

Br J Plast Surg. 1977 Oct;30(4):263-6. doi: 10.1016/0007-1226(77)90113-8.

A composite free flap based on intercostal vessels may be used to reconstruct in one stage defects around the mandible in which skin, soft tissue and bone are missing. A delay procedure is recommended one week prior to transfer.