title: Evaluation of free flaps transferred by microvascular anastomosis in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
abstract: The authors discuss indications for the use of microvascular free flaps transferred to the oral and maxillofacial region. A series of 139 cases, involving 145 free flaps, is reported over a three year period. The overall success rate for all types of flaps was 89.3%. Advantages and disadvantages of the use of various flaps are presented and suggestions are offered to avoid complications.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*