title: A salvage operation for flap compromise following internal jugular venous thrombosis.
abstract: The internal jugular vein (IJV) has been described as the optimal recipient vessel in oral and maxillofacial microsurgical rehabilitation and reconstruction. However, few studies have been reported on IJV thrombosis, which could compromise flap survival. In the current study, a case of flap vascular crisis following IJV thrombosis is presented, and salvage operation as a management strategy is discussed. Although rare, surgeons specializing in oral and maxillofacial microsurgical reconstruction should be aware of the possibility of the occurrence of this condition, considering early surgical intervention is critical.
authors: Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China.
authors: Runzhi
authors: R
authors: Deng
authors: Mingxing
authors: M
authors: Lu
authors: Xudong
authors: X
authors: Yang
authors: Qingang
authors: Q
authors: Hu
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D005542:Forearm; D006083:Graft Occlusion, Vascular / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D037981:Neck Dissection; D010157:Palatal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D016879:Salvage Therapy; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D013536:Suture Techniques; D017131:Thrombectomy; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*