Functional outcome in 17 patients whose mandibles were reconstructed with free fibular flaps.

Objective: The vascularised free fibular flap is considered to be a reliable choice for reconstruction of oromandibular defects, especially after resection of malignant tumours in the area. This study evaluates the functional outcome of this method.

Method: From January 2001 - May 2014, 37 patients were treated at the University Hospital of Linköping using the free fibular flap.