Head and neck reconstruction using infrahyoid myocutaneous flaps

Head and neck reconstruction using infrahyoid myocutaneous flaps

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: The use of pedicled myocutaneous flaps in head and neck reconstruction is widely accepted. Here we describe our experience with infrahyoid flaps (IHFs) employed to cover surgical defects in the oral cavity and oropharynx in patients with benign and malignant tumors. The aim wa...

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Main Authors: Alfio José Tincani, André Del Negro, Priscila Pereira Costa Araújo, Hugo Kenzo Akashi, Flávia da Silva Pinto Neves, Antônio Santos Martins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Paulista de Medicina
Series:São Paulo Medical Journal
Subjects:
Head and neck neoplasms
Surgical flaps
Reconstructive surgical procedures
Neck muscles
Rehabilitation
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