Functional and cosmetic donor site morbidity of the radial forearm-free flap: comparison of two different coverage techniques
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DOI: 10.1007/s00405-018-4908-5
Abstract: BackgroundThe use of the radial forearm-free flap is a well-established and reliable reconstruction method in head and neck surgery. Usually, the defect of the donor site is covered with full or split-thickness skin grafts. Since… read more here.
Keywords: radial forearm; donor site; site; forearm free ... See more keywords
64 The Radial Forearm Free Flap Versus the Nasolabial Flap in Adults Having Reconstructive Surgery for Oral Cancer: A Comparison of Quality-of-Life Outcomes
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DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znac269.261
Abstract: The radial forearm free flap has classically been used in oral reconstructions, however, there has been research into an alternative option, the nasolabial flap. Surgical research is focussing more on quality-of-life outcomes to measure a… read more here.
Keywords: forearm free; quality; nasolabial flap; free flap ... See more keywords
Preoperative Examination Is Not Associated with Postoperative Function following Radial Forearm Free Flap Harvest
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000010089
Abstract: Background: There is debate on the utility of a preoperative Allen test or ultrasound before radial forearm free flap (RFFF) harvest. This study sought to evaluate correlations between preoperative testing and donor-site morbidity. Methods: A… read more here.
Keywords: allen test; free flap; forearm free; radial forearm ... See more keywords
The radial forearm free flap for scalp and forehead reconstruction: A 20‐year experience
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DOI: 10.1111/coa.13189
Abstract: 1.The ideal free flap for scalp reconstruction has adequate thickness, surface area, and vascular pedicle length 2.The simplest possible method of reconstruction should be considered in all patients while achieving adequate resection and a good… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; flap; free flap; forearm free ... See more keywords
A Novel design for Local Full-Thickness Skin Graft: Optimizing donor sites of Radial Forearm Free Flap.
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DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14823
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Donor site deformities remain the primary issues after radial forearm free flap (RFFF) translocations. This study introduced a local full-thickness skin graft (FTSG) from an adjacent cutaneous area to manage RFFF donor sites and… read more here.
Keywords: forearm free; donor; donor sites; local ftsgs ... See more keywords