Reconstruction of the cheek and palate using a three-paddle tensor fasciae latae free flap.
A triple-paddle flap may be required to reconstruct the defects of palate, intraoral lining and overlying skin. This report presents a successful case of a triple-paddle flap using the tensor fasciae latae free flap.
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Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Tsukuba, Japan.
Nakayama
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Soeda
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D000368:Aged; D002610:Cheek / Q000601:surgery*; D005206:Fascia Lata / Q000637:transplantation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D010159:Palate / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*