Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to K F Hung.
Use of rigid fixation systems in craniomaxillofacial surgery has significantly improved clinical results. We describe the technical application of utilizing rigid fixation systems in the actual process of reshaping bone flaps and grafts. We call the use of this technique form-fitting fixation, and describe its application in a wide variety of craniofacial reconstructions.
The radial forearm flap can be safely used in intraoral reconstruction. From 1988 to 1989 ten patients received this kind of operation without a flap loss. The radial forearm flap has the advantage of easy dissection without adding too much operation time and cost to the patient. The thin flap is ideal for the intraoral reconstruction and minimizes the need for bulky myocutaneous flaps which are commonly used now.