Latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flaps in head and neck reconstruction. |
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Authors: | C G Quillen |
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Abstract: | We have found the latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap, when used as a "pedicled island flap," to be an adaptable and dependable alternative flap for repairs after major resections in the head and neck. The long vascular pedicle, containing large vessels, provides a means to transfer a large bulk of tissue into the head and neck for the repair of major through-and-through defects. |
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