Single innervated segmented vastus lateralis for midfacial reanimation during radical parotidectomy

ConclusionAlthough outcomes using the vastus lateralis free flap for midface reanimation need to be objectively determined, the flap adds the potential of dynamic midface movement in patients undergoing radical parotidectomy who would otherwise not be afforded this opportunity. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2017

Source: Head and Neck - January 8, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Lauren SH Chong, Timothy J. Eviston, Bruce Ashford, Ardalan Ebrahami, Jonathan R. Clark Tags: Operative Techniques Source Type: research