Complications in facial flap surgery.
Published
Journal Article (Review)
Local flaps are a common reconstructive technique of the head and neck. Consequently, knowledge of fundamental concepts and pitfalls to avoid will reduce surgical complications. These complications result from tension-related, ischemic, hematologic, and infectious causes. This paper seeks to address each of these causes with pearls to accomplish a successful outcome.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Woodard, CR
Published Date
- November 2013
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 21 / 4
Start / End Page
- 599 - 604
PubMed ID
- 24200378
Pubmed Central ID
- 24200378
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1558-1926
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.fsc.2013.07.009
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States