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Radical tumor ablation in the periauricular area often results in extensive soft tissue defects, including facial nerve sacrifice, bone and/or dura defects. Reconstruction of these defects should aim at restoring… Click to show full abstract
Radical tumor ablation in the periauricular area often results in extensive soft tissue defects, including facial nerve sacrifice, bone and/or dura defects. Reconstruction of these defects should aim at restoring facial reanimation, wound closure, and facial and neck contours. We present our experience using free anterolateral thigh flap (ALT) in combination with masseter nerve to facial nerve transfer in managing complex defects in the periauricular area.
Keywords:
anterolateral thigh;
thigh flap;
free anterolateral;
nerve transfer;
masseter nerve;
nerve
Journal Title: Microsurgery
Year Published: 2017
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Journal Title: Microsurgery
Year Published: 2017
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