Reconstruction of Extensive Composite Parotid Region Oncologic Defects with Immediate Facial Nerve Reconstruction Using a Chimeric Scapulodorsal Vascularized Nerve Free Flap

Conclusion This is largest series presented in literature on primary FN reconstruction utilizing a vascularized nerve graft. We believe that the chimeric SDVN flap should be highly considered for these cases due to its versatility. The surgeon is able to use single donor site available soft and hard tissues components along with a vascular motor nerve graft, which offers a great length and number of distal branches, and easily matches with the extracranial FN trunk and its peripheral ramifications. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text
Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research