## Abstract We describe our experience in tongue reconstruction using the transverse gracilis myocutaneous (TMG) free flap after major demolitive surgery for advanced cancer. This technique was used in 10 patients: seven underwent total glossectomy and three partial glossectomy. In eight patients w
Double-muscle gracilis and sartorius myocutaneous flap
β Scribed by D. Apfelberg; F. Finseth
- Book ID
- 113129772
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 1981
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 302 KB
- Volume
- 34
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0007-1226
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