Publications by authors named "Mert Karacakurtoglu"
J Maxillofac Oral Surg
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study assessed the effectiveness of using pectoralis major myocutaneous flaps (PMMF) to reconstruct mandibular defects, focusing on how success varied by defect location.
- Data from 18 patients aged 28 to 82, treated from 2018 to 2021, were analyzed, revealing that Class I defects had a 100% success rate, while Class III defects had a lower rate of only 16.7% successful outcomes.
- The findings suggest that the location and classification of the defects significantly impacted recovery, with Class III defects experiencing more complications likely due to reduced blood supply to the flaps.
