The lower trapezius myocutaneous flap has proved to be another useful adjunct in the reconstructive armamentarium of the head and neck surgeon. The flap is based on the descending branch of the transverse cervical artery and vein. Providing these structures are protected during neck dissection, t h
The use of lower trapezius myocutaneous island flaps in head and neck reconstruction
β Scribed by Yohko Yoshimura; Yu Maruyama; Setsuo Takeuchi
- Book ID
- 113129704
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 1981
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 545 KB
- Volume
- 34
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0007-1226
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