Flap surgery for mouth reconstruction
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests a new surgical flap (using tissue from the scalp) to repair defects in the mouth after cancer surgery. It may be an option for patients with certain jawbone defects that haven't been operated on before in a specific area.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a defect on the gum of the lower jaw (front or side part)
- The main structure of your lower jawbone is still intact
- You can commit to at least 3 months of follow-up visits
- You have not had prior surgery that changed the blood vessels on both sides of your scalp (temporal area)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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