title: Anatomic variations in head and neck reconstruction.
abstract: Head and neck reconstruction is a technically challenging procedure. Variations encountered in the recipient vessels and commonly used flaps add to the complexity of surgery. This article reviews the commonly encountered variations in the recipient vessels in the neck with emphasis on alternatives and techniques to circumvent these variations. Flaps commonly used in head and neck reconstruction are also reviewed in detail. Furthermore, safety, potential pitfalls, and technical pearls are highlighted.
authors.forename: Bien-Keem
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Tan
authors.forename: Chin-Ho
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Wong
authors.forename: Hung-Chi
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Chen