Internal thoracic vessels as recipient vessels for free flap reconstruction in head and neck surgery.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
In rare cases the usage of the internal thoracic vessels as recipient vessels in reconstructive surgery of the head and neck region with free tissue transfer is a challenging but valid alternative if local recipient vessels are unusable.
Medical subject headings
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
- Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms
- Mammary Arteries
- Plastic Surgery Procedures
- Surgical Flaps