Unfavorable Results After Free Tissue Transfer to Head and Neck: Lessons Based on Experience from the University of Toronto.
The purpose of the current article is to provide an overview of the functional and aesthetic unfavorable results of head and neck reconstruction, and provide suggestions on how to address these issues. Understanding the consequences of an unsuccessful reconstruction provides the foundation for proper planning and personalized approach to reconstruction of lost structures.
Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Health Network, University of Toronto, 200 Elizabeth Street, 8N-865, Toronto, Ontario M5G2C4, Canada.
Marika
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Kuuskeri
Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Health Network, University of Toronto, 200 Elizabeth Street, 8N-865, Toronto, Ontario M5G2C4, Canada.
Anne C
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O'Neill
Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Health Network, University of Toronto, 200 Elizabeth Street, 8N-865, Toronto, Ontario M5G2C4, Canada. Electronic address: Stefan.hofer@uhn.ca.
Stefan O P
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Hofer
D004954:Esthetics; D006257:Head / Q000601:surgery*; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery; D009333:Neck / Q000601:surgery*; D011788:Quality of Life; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D020127:Recovery of Function; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000098:blood supply; D016896:Treatment Outcome
Facial reconstruction; Free tissue transfer; Mandible; Maxilla; Oral cavity; Skull base reconstruction; Unfavorable result