The Vastus lateralis flap is a very versatile flap, easy to harvest and with a long pedicle. It can be harvested as a muscle, musculo-cutaneous or chimeric flap. It is particularly suit-able for head and neck reconstruction, as it allows for a two-team approach and can be tailored to the complex three-dimensional structure of this district. In this paper, we discuss our experience and a review of the literature on the use of the free Vastus lateralis flap in the head and neck region, analyzing its indications, advan-tages and limitations. We also provide technical tips to minimize donor site morbidity.
Toia, F., Oieni, S., D'Arpa, S., Montesano, L., Rossi, M., & Cordova, A. (2014). The role of the vastus lateralis flap in head and neck reconstruction. EUROMEDITERRANEAN BIOMEDICAL JOURNAL, 9(8), 118-126.
Data di pubblicazione: | 2014 |
Titolo: | The role of the vastus lateralis flap in head and neck reconstruction |
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Citazione: | Toia, F., Oieni, S., D'Arpa, S., Montesano, L., Rossi, M., & Cordova, A. (2014). The role of the vastus lateralis flap in head and neck reconstruction. EUROMEDITERRANEAN BIOMEDICAL JOURNAL, 9(8), 118-126. |
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Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.3269/1970-5492.2014.9.13 |
Abstract: | The Vastus lateralis flap is a very versatile flap, easy to harvest and with a long pedicle. It can be harvested as a muscle, musculo-cutaneous or chimeric flap. It is particularly suit-able for head and neck reconstruction, as it allows for a two-team approach and can be tailored to the complex three-dimensional structure of this district. In this paper, we discuss our experience and a review of the literature on the use of the free Vastus lateralis flap in the head and neck region, analyzing its indications, advan-tages and limitations. We also provide technical tips to minimize donor site morbidity. |
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