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Transoral Minimal-Access Mandibular Reconstruction Using Fibula Free Flap for Osteoradionecrosis

By MedXY|Jun 4, 2026

A case series describes transoral fibula free flap reconstruction for mandibular osteoradionecrosis, showing promising early disease control and low complication rates compared with traditional open neck approaches.

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Myocardial Injury Is Common After Major Head and Neck Surgery and Predicts Early Mortality: Insights from the VISION Cohort

By MedXY|Nov 21, 2025

A VISION cohort analysis found myocardial injury after major head and neck surgery (MINS) in 11.9% overall and 23.8% of patients ≥75, strongly associated with 30‑day mortality and longer hospital stay; most events were clinically silent wit