Journal Reviews

Multiple free flaps for head and neck cancer

1 March 2015 | | Head and Neck, Skull Base Surgery | Complications, Free tissue transfer flaps, Head and neck cancer, Maxilla-mandibular reconstruction, Microsurgical free flaps

Most patients with advanced head and neck cancers now undergo microvascular free flap reconstruction. This is mainly as flaps facilitate complete tumour and margin removal by providing reliable wound coverage and better restoration of form and function. However despite this,...