# Role of full-thickness skin grafts in post-maxillectomy rehabilitation

## TL;DR

Full-thickness skin grafts help improve recovery and reduce pain after maxillectomy, especially when combined with personalized prosthetics.

## Contribution

The study demonstrates that full-thickness skin grafts are effective for post-maxillectomy rehabilitation, particularly in reducing pain and prosthetic-related discomfort.

## Key findings

- Full-thickness skin grafts reduced postoperative and prosthetic-related pain in patients.
- Combining skin grafts with individual prosthetics offers a viable rehabilitation option for patients unsuitable for microsurgery.

## Abstract

The importance of full thickness skin graft for reconstruction or Rehabilitation after Maxillectomy and mid face defect is well
known. In this study we included 50 patients who underwent maxillectomy due to cancer of the mid-face and had full-thickness skin graft
reconstruction. Based on the clinical examination and the subjective assessment of patients, a positive effect of the use of free skin
grafts on their convalescence and rehabilitation was found. In particular, they contributed to the reduction in postoperative pain and
pain associated with prosthetic stages. Full-thickness skin grafts in combination with individual prosthetic restorations are a good
alternative to rehabilitation in patients who do not qualify for microsurgical treatment.