| Literature DB >> 22550436 |
Bien-Keem Tan, Chin-Ho Wong, Hung-Chi Chen.
Abstract
Head and neck reconstruction is a technically challenging procedure. Variations encountered in the recipient vessels and commonly used flaps add to the complexity of surgery. This article reviews the commonly encountered variations in the recipient vessels in the neck with emphasis on alternatives and techniques to circumvent these variations. Flaps commonly used in head and neck reconstruction are also reviewed in detail. Furthermore, safety, potential pitfalls, and technical pearls are highlighted.Keywords: Recipient vessel; anomaly; flap selection; head and neck; reliability
Year: 2010 PMID: 22550436 PMCID: PMC3324238 DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1255333
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Semin Plast Surg ISSN: 1535-2188 Impact factor: 2.314