title: Free jejunal graft reconstruction after extensive head and neck surgery.
abstract: Seven patients with benign and malignant head and neck lesions underwent reconstruction with free jejunal grafts using microvascular techniques. Benefits included preservation and maximal tongue function, acceptable cosmetic appearance and a short, one-stage reconstructive period.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery; D006257:Head / Q000601:surgery*; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000601:surgery; D007583:Jejunum / Q000637:transplantation*; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D009333:Neck / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014062:Tongue Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures