title: Reconstructive techniques after ablative head and neck surgery.
abstract: This article describes the reconstructive alternatives available to the head and neck surgeon today. Myocutaneous flaps, osteomyocutaneous flaps, and free flaps for reconstruction in the head and neck are detailed. Complications attendant to the use of these flaps are reported and cataloged.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013524:Surgical Flaps