## Abstract Microsurgical free flaps are today considered state of the art in head and neck reconstruction after composite tumor resections. Free flaps provide superior functional and aesthetic restoration with less donorβsite morbidity. This article details our approach to this challenging and com
Second free flaps in head and neck reconstruction
β Scribed by Ross, Gary; Yla-Kotola, Tuija M.; Goldstein, David; Zhong, Toni; Gilbert, Ralph; Irish, Jonathan; Gullane, Patrick J.; Hofer, Stefan O.P.; Neligan, Peter C.
- Book ID
- 119203430
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 2012
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 103 KB
- Volume
- 65
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1878-0539
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