Medial sural artery perforator flap aided by preoperative computed tomography angiography mapping for tongue reconstruction

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Medial sural artery perforator flap aided by preoperative computed tomography angiography mapping for tongue reconstruction

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to present an innovative method for tongue reconstruction after cancer ablation using the medial sural artery perforator flap with the aid of preoperative…

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External carotid artery pseudoaneurysm following microvascular free flap reconstruction. The role of endovascular thrombin injection in embolization: a case report and review

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on External carotid artery pseudoaneurysm following microvascular free flap reconstruction. The role of endovascular thrombin injection in embolization: a case report and review

Abstract Pseudoaneurysm at the anastomosis of the free flap following ablative head and neck surgery is uncommon. We present a case of external carotid artery pseudoaneurysm in a patient who…

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Diagnostic value of capsule-like rim enhancement on magnetic resonance imaging for distinguishing malignant from benign parotid tumours

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Diagnostic value of capsule-like rim enhancement on magnetic resonance imaging for distinguishing malignant from benign parotid tumours

Abstract The purpose of this study was to clarify the diagnostic value of capsule-like rim enhancement (CLRE) on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for distinguishing malignant from benign tumours of the…

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Indications for reconstruction of mucosal defects in oropharyngeal cancer using a supraclavicular island flap

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Indications for reconstruction of mucosal defects in oropharyngeal cancer using a supraclavicular island flap

Abstract The use of the supraclavicular island flap (SCIF) for the reconstruction of facial and neck skin defects is increasing. The value of this fasciocutaneous flap as a reconstructive modality…

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The effect of early detection of anterolateral thigh free flap crisis on the salvage success rate, based on 10 years of experience and 1072 flaps

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on The effect of early detection of anterolateral thigh free flap crisis on the salvage success rate, based on 10 years of experience and 1072 flaps

Abstract The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of early exploration of anterolateral thigh (ALT) free flap compromise in head and neck reconstruction and to correlate this…

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Subtotal glossectomy preserving half the tongue base prevents taste disorder in patients with tongue cancer

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Subtotal glossectomy preserving half the tongue base prevents taste disorder in patients with tongue cancer

Abstract Most patients diagnosed with tongue carcinoma undergo surgical resection and reconstructive surgery to preserve tongue mobility and swallowing functions. Twenty-four patients who underwent a total or subtotal glossectomy and…

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