Background Microvascular free flaps are becoming the reconstructive option of choice for
many head and neck defects. Many previous studies have examined factors predicting free …

BACKGROUND: Free tissue transfer is an integral part of modern head and neck surgery in
the adult population. Its use in the pediatric population has not been well described …

The main objective of this study was to assess resident training in head and neck flap
reconstruction, and to determine the confidence of graduating residents in performing these …

Background To evaluate the relationship between intraoperative ischemia time with acute
microvascular free tissue transfer (MFTT) complications in head and neck reconstruction …

Otorhinolaryngology has developed over the past few decades into a wide diversity of
subspecialties, each with its own changes, developments, and trends. One important area …

Reconstruction of the oropharynx and the hypopharynx is difficult due to their wide
diameters. We report eight cases of circumferential pharyngolaryngectomies for epidermoid …

Introdução: Os defeitos da cabeça e pescoço são geralmente causados por tumores,
trauma, defeitos congénitos, infeções e radiação. Os retalhos livres são atualmente usados …

The surgical management of patients with extensive facial skin cancers is challenging and
involves a multidisciplinary team of specialists that includes an otolaryngologist, an …

Comprehensive cancer centers in the United States interweave subspecialty care from
multiple disciplines. These centers' very existence is testimony to the broad interdisciplinary …