Background Free flap surgery for head and neck defects has gained popularity as an
advanced microvascular surgical technique. The aims of this study are first, to determine …

In this retrospective study, all free flap transfers used for reconstruction following ablation of
head and neck tumors in University Medical Centre Ljubljana between the years 1989 and …

Background Free flap reconstruction of head and neck cancer defects is complex with many
factors that influence perioperative complications. The aim was to determine if there was an …

Ablative surgery in the head and neck often results in defects that require free flap
reconstruction. With improved ablation/reconstructive and adjuvant techniques, improved …

Background: Free tissue transfer has become the preferred option for complex
reconstructions in head and neck cancer ablation. This study reviewed the surgical outcome …

INTRODUCTION: Ablative surgery for head and neck cancer often results in defects that
require free flap reconstruction. Improved survival after refined oncologic and adjuvant …

We compared, by retrospective chart review, the free radial forearm flap and the pectoralis
major flap in repairing intraoral soft tissue defects resulting from tumor ablation. Statistical …

Introduction Microvascular free flap transfer is considered a standard reconstruction after the
ablation of oral cancer. Although the success rate is high, flap complications occasionally …

Background. With greater experience in microsurgical reconstruction, free tissue transfer has
become common and reliable. However, total flap necrosis after microsurgical …

Background The free flap surgical method is useful for the reconstruction of head and neck
defects. This study retrospectively analyzed the results of head and neck reconstructions …