ABSTRACT
Application of free flap is one of the important repair means in head and neck surgery. A variety of free flaps, such as anterolateral thigh flap, have showed unique advantages in repair for tissue defects after resection of head and neck tumor, and have became increasing popularity. Lateral arm flee flap is an important repair means in plastic surgery, which has developed more than 30 years, but the application of this flap for reconstruction in head and neck surgery is relatively backward, with few reports. This review focuses on the creativity and innovation, the relationship between anatomy and clinical application, and the application status and prospects for lateral arm flee flap in individual head and neck reconstruction surgery.
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Free Tissue Flaps , Head and Neck Neoplasms/surgery , Plastic Surgery Procedures , Arm , HumansABSTRACT
44 cases of oral squamous cell carcinoma under 40 years old were analyzed retrospectively.The ratio of male to female was 1.93:1,the youngest was 3,and the majority were within 30-40 years old.The predict site was on the tongue,21 cases shown and accounting for 66.90%.Histologically,the most cases were highly differentiated,accounting for 81092%.About one half cases were present in the terminal clinical stage,and for tongue cancer,terminal stage cases were as high as 61.90%.The patients did not cooperate with treatment very well,only minority could fulfill combined therapy in strict meaning.The recurrence was high and might affected the prognosis.The results were discussed and literatures were reviewed.