Background Microvascular free flaps are ideal for reconstructing post-oncological surgery
defects in the head and neck region. Free flaps provide ample tissue for reconstructing even …

OBJECTIVES: With the advent of free flap reconstruction techniques, several free flaps were
used for a variety of head and neck defects. The objective of this study was to review our …

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

Objectives To compare free flap outcomes for head and neck defects between primary
surgery and salvage surgery and identify factors affecting the outcomes in the two settings …

The aim of this study was to identify the risk factors for free flap failure after head and neck
reconstructive surgery. The data of 881 consecutive patients who underwent free flap …

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 …

Nowadays, the transposition of microvascular free flaps is the most popular method for
management of head and neck defects. However, not all patients are suitable candidates for …

Objective Assess the efficacy of free flap reconstruction performed at a low-volume program
and evaluate how volume and outcomes have changed over 20 years. Study Design Case …

Introduction: Reconstruction with free flaps has significantly changed the outcome of patients
with head and neck cancer. Microsurgery is still considered a specialised procedure and is …

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 …