title: Free jejunal transfer in oral reconstruction.
abstract: Free jejunal transfers have been used for intra-oral reconstruction after extensive oral carcinoma resection in Münster since 1983. Reconstruction has been carried out for tumours at different locations within the oral cavity and oro-pharynx. The indications are presented for this procedure and a description is given of the surgical technique. The follow-up experience of 27 patients over a period of 6 years is discussed with particular reference to problems encountered.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Surgery, Münster, West Germany.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Habel
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: O'Regan
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Carter
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006085:Graft Survival; D006801:Humans; D007583:Jejunum / Q000637:transplantation*; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D009055:Mouth / Q000601:surgery*; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D009959:Oropharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D015996:Survival Rate