Microsurgical free flaps are today considered state of the art in head and neck reconstruction
after composite tumor resections. Free flaps provide superior functional and aesthetic …

Microsurgical free flaps have become the gold standard for reconstruction of head and neck
defects after tumor resection. The functional and esthetic results are in general superior to …

This study analyzed the surgical outcome and complications of 1000 microvascular free
flaps performed at the authors' institution in Germany, between 1987 and 2010. 972 patients …

PURPOSE: The reconstruction of extended soft tissue and bony defects in the maxillofacial
region with microsurgical flaps is considered to be the therapy of first choice. The aim of this …

The purpose of this study was to review the authors' 13-year experience with free tissue
transfer for head and neck oncology patients. This study was a retrospective review of 728 …

Background: Immediate reconstruction of composite head and neck defects using free tissue
transfer is an accepted treatment standard. There remains, however, ongoing debate on …

This study represents the surgical experience of 4481 microvascular free flap cases
performed at the authors' institution in China, between 1979 and 2013. Four thousand four …

The reported success rate of microvascular free flap reconstruction ranges between 95%
and 97%. However when complications occur, they must be identified early and managed …

Three hundred five microsurgical free flaps have been performed for defects of the head and
neck by a team of two head and neck surgeons and two plastic surgeons over a 9-year …

The extensive composite oromandibular defects involve the bone, oral lining, external skin,
and soft tissue. These extensive composite defects are usually the result of surgical …