The free scapular flap for head and neck reconstruction.
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The free scapular flap is a versatile flap for soft tissue and bony reconstruction of the head and neck. It has a very reliable blood supply and is easy to harvest. In this paper, we present our cumulative experience with the use of five cutaneous flaps and 31 osteocutaneous flaps.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- American journal of otolaryngology
دوره 11 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1990