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J Reconstr Microsurg 1984; 1(1): 75-80
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1007058
ORIGINAL ARTICLE

© 1984 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Evaluation of Free Flaps Transferred by Microvascular Anastomosis in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Wei-Liu Qiu, Shi-Xun Liu, Wen-Hua Yuan, Guo-Chu Lin, Xiao-Jian Zhou, Ke-Feng Pan, Guo-Min Wang, You-Sheng Tang, Zheng-Yan Zhou, Xiui-Qi Xu
  • Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Affiliated Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Second Medical College, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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Accepted for publication 1984

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08 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The authors discuss indications for the use of microvascular free flaps transferred to the oral and maxillofacial region. A series of 139 cases, involving 145 free flaps, is reported over a three year period. The overall success rate for all types of flaps was 89.3%. Advantages and disadvantages of the use of various flaps are presented and suggestions are offered to avoid complications.