title: Free flap reconstruction in head and neck oncology.
abstract: This paper reviews the role of free flap reconstruction following surgical resection of head and neck tumours. The process of selection of the various types of flaps for each specific defect is discussed. Challenges facing the reconstructive surgeon are reiterated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore. gplasw@sgh.com.sg
authors.forename: Erik Sze-wee
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Ang
authors.forename: Kok-Chai
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Tan
mesh_terms: D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps