Reliability of superficial temporal artery and vein as the recipient vessels in free flap transfers in head and neck region / 中华口腔医学杂志
Chinese Journal of Stomatology
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(12): 94-96, 2009.
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en Chino
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ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To examine the reliability of superficial temporal artery and vein as the recipient vessels in free flap transfers in head and neck region.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From May 2001 to June 2008, 25 cases of head and neck reconstructions were performed by using the vessels in the temporal region as recipient vessels.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Among the 25 recipient veins, 23 were superficial temporal veins, and 2 were deep temporal veins. The recipient arteries of all 25 free flaps were superficial temporal arteries. All the free flaps survived completely, without postoperative vessel thrombosis.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>The superficial temporal artery and vein can be used as reliable recipient vessels in free flap transfers in head and neck region.</p>
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Asunto principal:
Cirugía General
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Arterias Temporales
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Trasplante
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Venas
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Procedimientos de Cirugía Plástica
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Colgajos Tisulares Libres
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Cabeza
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Microcirugia
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Cuello
Límite:
Adolescente
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Adulto
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Niño
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Chino
Revista:
Chinese Journal of Stomatology
Año:
2009
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