title: Application of autologous free tissue transfer in the management of massive traumatic tissue loss.
abstract: This review describes a general approach and philosophy in the management of massive facial trauma with extensive tissue loss, with particular highlight on the role of free tissue transfer.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, A71, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. Electronic address: fritzm1@ccf.org.
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Fritz
authors.forename: Timothy M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Haffey
mesh_terms: D064592:Autografts; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D058752:Free Tissue Flaps; D006801:Humans; D008048:Lip Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D012225:Rhinoplasty; D014945:Wound Healing; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000601:surgery
keywords: Free tissue transfer; Gunshot wounds; Massive facial trauma; Microvascular reconstruction; Posttraumatic tissue loss