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KMID : 0390220060170020223
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Journal of Clinical Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
2006 Volume.17 No. 2 p.223 ~ p.227
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Free Flap Reconstruction in the Head and Neck
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Shim Hyun-Seok
Park Jung-Je
Ahn Seong-Ki
Jeon Sea-Yuong
Kim Jin-Pyeong
Kim Jun-Sik
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Abstract
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Background and Objective：A significant revolution in head and neck reconstruction occurred with advent of
free flap transfer. The objective of this study was to review our experience during 14 years in performing 36 free flap for head and neck region.
Materials and Methods：A retrospectively hospital chart review of in 35 free flap cases between February 1993 and July 2006 was done. Patient’s sex, age, T stage, type of free flap, flap success rate, post operative complications were evaluated.
Results：34 (94%) of 36 free flap were success. 2 cases partial tissue necrosis happened due to venous congestion, so local free flap was done. Post operative complications were happened 7 cases. 4 cases were seen fistulas, 1 case was seen wound dehiscence, 1 case was seen infection, 1 case was seen hematoma.
Conclusion：In review of our experience, free flap reconstruction in head and neck defect has useful procedure in high success outcomes and cosmetics aspect.
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KEYWORD
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Free flap, Head and neck reconstruction
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