1994
DOI: 10.1002/micr.1920150106
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Reconstruction of oropharyngeal defects utilizing a free radial forearm flap

Abstract: The authors report their experience with free radial forearm flaps for oropharyngeal reconstruction. Fifteen patients who submitted to intraoral reconstruction with this flap were followed for periods ranging from 3 to 36 months, with a mean of 14 months. Ages ranged from 15 to 58 years with a mean of 41. The defects were secondary to tumor ablation (11 patients), complications of conventional treatment for congenital deformities (3 patients) and trauma resulting from a gunshot wound to the upper lip and palat… Show more

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“…Seu emprego nessas regiões baseia-se no fato do RMA possuir uma pequena espessura e ser bastante maleável 3,5,8,9 . A escassez de pêlos na superfície volar do antebraço confere ao RMA mais uma vantagem sobre retalhos anteriormente mencionados, como o de grande peitoral, principalmente em pacientes do sexo masculino 8 .…”
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“…Seu emprego nessas regiões baseia-se no fato do RMA possuir uma pequena espessura e ser bastante maleável 3,5,8,9 . A escassez de pêlos na superfície volar do antebraço confere ao RMA mais uma vantagem sobre retalhos anteriormente mencionados, como o de grande peitoral, principalmente em pacientes do sexo masculino 8 .…”
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“…8,9 Fasciocutaneous free flaps such as the radial forearm flap, the anterolateral thigh perforator flap, and the thoracodorsal perforator flap are the most common choices for oropharyngeal reconstruction. [10][11][12][13][14] However, radial forearm free flaps are sometimes too thin for anatomical reconstructions and anterolateral thigh free flaps are often too thick. If the reconstructed flap has insufficient volume, functional deficits such as difficulties in swallowing or speaking can result.…”
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