Background The need for additional free flaps following an initial free flap reconstruction
sometimes arises. However, there is understandable hesitation to perform subsequent free …

Background: Free flap reconstruction is the standard of care in extensive defects of the head
and neck area, and although most patients may be treated sufficiently with one flap …

Background Risk factors and techniques for free flap salvage in head and neck
reconstruction are poorly described. Methods We conducted a retrospective review of all …

Methods Thirty-seven patients with a history of head and neck malignancy underwent SFF
reconstruction, and 21 patients underwent double free flap (DFF) reconstruction. Statistical …

Background: Extensive head and neck defects may not be amenable to reconstruction with a
single flap. The authors' evaluated the feasibility and functional outcomes of reconstructive …

Background. The purpose of this study was to analyze the causes of flap compromise and
failure in head and neck free flap reconstruction. Methods. We retrospectively reviewed …

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 …

Background The purpose of this clinical review was to assess the feasibility of reconstructing
complex head and neck defects with 2 or more free flaps simultaneously. Methods A total of …

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