Evaluation of free flaps transferred by microvascular anastomosis in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
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.
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*