Reconstruction of the total cheek defect by free myocutaneous flap.
Our reconstructive method utilizing the free latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap by microneurovascular anastomosis is a rewarding method for the patient with total cheek defect after cancer surgery of the maxillary sinus from the standpoint of morphology, function, and psychology.
D000368:Aged; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002610:Cheek / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008444:Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D013524:Surgical Flaps
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents