Use of medial upper arm free flap in oral cavity reconstruction: a preliminary study
The medial upper arm has previously been proposed as a potential free flap donor site, but the clinical application of such flaps in head and neck reconstruction has not been popular. The preliminary results of the clinical application of medial upper arm free flaps in oral cavity reconstruction are reported here. Five patients with oral cancer underwent surgical resection and neck dissection, with simultaneous reconstruction using a medial upper arm free flap. Functional outcomes were investigated using the University of Washington Quality of Life Questionnaire.
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: P. Saenthaveesuk, S.-e. Zhang, G.-s. Zheng, Y.-j. Liang, Y.-x. Su, G.-q. Liao Tags: Clinical Paper Source Type: research
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