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Reinnervated Radial Forearm Free Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Dubner, Sanford Heller, Keith S. |
| Copyright Year | 1992 |
| Description | The radial forearm flap has proved to be a reliable free flap for intraoral reconstruction after major head and neck ablative surgery for cancer. In contrast to the myocutaneous flap, it is thin and flexible, and as a result, it is better suited to conforming to the irregular surface which remains over an intact or restored mandible. A criticism of both techniques however, is that while the flap effectively fills the defect, it serves as an insensate reservoir in which food and saliva can collect. A modification of the reinnervated radial forearm free flap is presented, with discussion of its use in three patients, following extensive resection of the floor of the mouth and tongue. |
| Related Links | http://www.thieme-connect.de/products/ejournals/pdf/10.1055/s-2007-1006732.pdf |
| Ending Page | 468 |
| Page Count | 2 |
| Starting Page | 467 |
| ISSN | 0743684X |
| e-ISSN | 10988947 |
| DOI | 10.1055/s-2007-1006732 |
| Journal | Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery |
| Issue Number | 06 |
| Volume Number | 8 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Georg Thieme Verlag KG |
| Publisher Date | 1992-11-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Journal: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery Forearm Free Flaps |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Surgery |
