Free jejunal graft reconstruction after extensive head and neck surgery.
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.
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