FHL—the cause for morbidity in fibula free flap transfer?
The free vascularised fibula flap has become one of the most popular choices in head and neck composite reconstruction. One of the reasons for this is its relatively low morbidity….
Microsurgical reconstruction with fibula free flap
Background and objectives: Primary microsurgical reconstruction is currently considered as first choice in the majority of maxillary/mandibular resections. Or objectives are to assess the refinements for the fibula flap and…
Histomorphological versus functional nerve recovery following three microsurgical repair techniques
Background and objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate both functionally and histologically the validity of the cyanoacrylate and fibrin glue for nerve anastomosing in rat sciatic nerve….
Medial femoral condyle free flap—cadaveric study of anatomical limits
Introduction: The Medial Femoral Condyle Flap (MFC) is a cortico perisoteal flap used for recalcitrant non-unions and facial reconstruction. Evaluation of MFC modelling will allow more accurate reconstruction in head…
Quality of life one year after surgical treatment (free tissue transfer) combined with adjuvant radiotherapy and chemotherapy of oral cancer
Objectives: Surgical and radiotherapy treatment for cancer of the oral cavity can result in dramatic aesthetic and functional sequelae partially avoidable by reconstructive techniques. Aim of this study is to…
Free flaps in skull base reconstruction
Background and objectives: Microvascular free tissue transfer is the gold standard reconstructive method for midsize skull base defects when local and regional flaps have failed (or are not available) and…
Local full thickness skin graft transplantation for coverage of the donor site defect in radial forearm free flap
Background and objectives: To reduce donor site morbidity after radial forearm free flap a novel technique of a local full-thickness skin graft (FTSG) is described. Methods: In a prospective study…
Head and neck microvascular reconstruction in the elderly patient: impact of comorbidities
Objectives: Microsurgical free flaps are nowadays considered the gold standard for reconstruction of patients undergoing surgical treatment of advanced head and neck cancer. Our aim is to evaluate the safety…
The composite serratus anterior/rib free flap: a viable alternative to the fibula in head and neck reconstruction
Background: The fibula is the most commonly used flap for reconstruction of segmental mandibular defects. In a subset of patients the presence of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) can compromise adequate…
Publication of head and neck outcome data in public domain in the United Kingdom—what do patients want to know?
Department of Health in the United Kingdom has recently updated National Health Service Trusts across the country on implementation of cancer outcomes and service dataset. This applies to Head and…
