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J Reconstr Microsurg 2001; 17(1): 037-038
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-12686
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Oral-Cavity Hair Growth After Free-Flap Transfer: Case Report

Takashi Endo, Yoshio Nakayama, Makoto Kikuchi
  • Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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Publication Date:
31 December 2001 (online)

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ABSTRACT

It sometimes happens that hair will grow well after a free-flap transfer. But this is a report of an experience of excessive hair growth after reconstruction of a middle pharyngeal defect, using a free, vascularized, radial, forearm flap. This is a relatively rare occurrence.

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