Microvascular reconstruction in the head and neck.
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Abstract
Microvascular surgery provides a new frontier in head and neck reconstruction. Restoration of form and function in patients undergoing radical surgery for head and neck malignancies is now possible to a degree that was previously unattainable using other methods of reconstruction. Massive soft tissue and bony defects can now be reconstructed in a single stage procedure with superior functional results. The investment of increased time and effort in the operating room can produce a substantial benefit for the patient.
Medical subject headings
- Head and Neck Neoplasms
- Microsurgery
- Surgical Flaps