ABSTRACT
Immediate, single-stage reconstruction of the oral cavity is the preferred method of restoration in this functionally critical region of the head and neck. If primary reconstruction is not performed, or if it is performed but is not successful, delayed reconstruction will be undertaken in the presence of scarring, contracture, and tissue atrophy, resulting in diminished capacity for effective speech and swallowing rehabilitation and increased risk for complications (1). Nevertheless, certain clinical situations may arise which mandate secondary oral cavity reconstruction, and such cases will be the focus of this chapter.
