The Role of Imaging in Mandibular Reconstruction with Microvascular Surgery.

Imaging plays a critical role in the diagnosis, staging, and management of segmental mandibular defects. Imaging allows mandibular defects to be classified which aids in microvascular free flap reconstruction. This review serves to complement the surgeon's clinical experience with image-based examples of mandibular pathology, defect classification systems, reconstruction options, treatment complications, and Virtual Surgical Planning.