Formation of compartments in the neck to facilitate suction drainage during transfer of free flaps.
A method of surgical compartmentalisation of the neck is reported. This technique can be used in order to maintain suction drainage without compromising the flow of the anastomoses when an end-to-side technique in the internal jugular vein is used.
Norris
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, UCLH NHS Trust, Maxillofacial Unit, Mortimer Market, University College London Hospitals, London, UK.
Lewis
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Kalavrezos
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D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D006406:Hematoma / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000601:surgery; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000534:rehabilitation; D009333:Neck / Q000601:surgery*; D009334:Neck Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D013396:Suction / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply*