A recent revival of global interest for reconstruction of long-segment tracheal defects, which
represents one of the most interesting and complex problems in head and neck and thoracic …

The ALT free flap remains popular for reconstruction of head and neck oncologic defects
because of its versatility. Continued evolution in chimeric flap harvest techniques for …

Objective: Reconstruction after radical cancer surgery in terms of function and esthetics can
be quite demanding. The aim of this study was to evaluate oral rehabilitation with …

Currently the head and neck surgeon has a diverse armamentarium available to reconstruct
even large and complex pharyngeal defects. Selecting the best reconstructive option must …

Background Head and neck tissue defects after ablative surgery often require complex and
composite reconstructions. The superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator (SCIP) flap is an …

Background The pedicled anterolateral thigh flap is a versatile flap that offers many
advantages. These include a long and reliable pedicle that enables a wide arch of rotation …

Objective Chimeric anterolateral thigh free flaps are composed of multiple skin paddles or
muscular components that allow for the reconstruction of complex 3-dimensional defects …

The anterolateral thigh flap has been the workhouse flap for coverage of soft-tissue defects
in head and neck for decades. However, the reconstruction of multiple and complex soft …

This is the official guideline endorsed by the specialty associations involved in the care of
head and neck cancer patients in the UK. Surgery is one of the key modalities used in head …

Head and neck cancer (HNC) comprises a heterogeneous group of cancers, which primarily
affect the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, larynx, and nasopharynx. In 2010, HNC was …