THE ROLE OF THE VASTUS LATERALIS FLAP IN HEAD AND NECK RECONSTRUCTION

The Vastus lateralis flap is a very versatile flap, easy to harvest and with a long pedicle. It can be harvested as a muscle, musculo-cutaneous or chimeric flap. It is particularly suitable for head and neck reconstruction, as it allows for a two-team approach and can be tailored to the complex t...

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Main Author: Francesca Toia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associazione Italiana Giovani Medici 2014-04-01
Series:Euromediterranean Biomedical Journal
Online Access:http://www.embj.org/images/ISSUE_2014/toia_13.pdf