title: Improvements in morbidity of mouth cancer using microvascular free flap reconstructions.
abstract: 50 patients who underwent major surgery for head and neck cancer and reconstructed with radial forearm microvascular free flaps, were assessed with regard to social adaptation, appearance and in particular mouth function. The results were compared with a similar group of patients who underwent reconstruction with either primary repair or pedicled flaps.
authors.affiliation: Regional Service for Maxillo Facial Surgery, Walton Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: E D
authors.initials: ED
authors.lastname: Vaughan
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bainton
authors.forename: I C
authors.initials: IC
authors.lastname: Martin
mesh_terms: D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D012917:Social Adjustment; D013524:Surgical Flaps