Functional outcomes of fibula and osteocutaneous forearm free flap reconstruction for segmental mandibular defects

To demonstrate that the osteocutaneous radial forearm free flap provides equivalent functional outcomes and improved morbidity compared to the fibular free flap in mandibular reconstruction.

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