Oncologic Validity of Recipient Vessel Preservation in Microvascular Free-Flap Reconstruction

Conclusions: When the recipient vessel appears grossly suspicious, a frozen section biopsy and re-resection should be considered. Recipient vessel trimmings should routinely be sent for permanent pathology since in rare cases, they can be involved by tumor, affecting the margin status, prognosis, and indications for adjuvant therapy.ORL 2014;76:193-198
Source: ORL - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research