Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 2 of 2
Full-Text Articles in Entire DC Network
Use Of Cephalic Vein For Venous Anastomosis In Head And Neck Reconstruction: A Case Series, Mohammad Fazlur Rahman, Muhammad Asif Ahsan, Safdar Ali Shaikh, Muhammad Ubaid Khan, Sami Ullah
Use Of Cephalic Vein For Venous Anastomosis In Head And Neck Reconstruction: A Case Series, Mohammad Fazlur Rahman, Muhammad Asif Ahsan, Safdar Ali Shaikh, Muhammad Ubaid Khan, Sami Ullah
Department of Surgery
Purpose: To describe the use of the cephalic vein as a recipient vessel for venous outflow in head and neck reconstruction. The cephalic vein is used as a vessel in cases where there is a paucity of veins in the neck. This may be due to previous surgery, previous radiation therapy, or advanced cancer. The cephalic vein may also be used to salvage a failing free flap.
Methods: It is a retrospective review of 230 free flaps that had been used in head and neck reconstruction performed from July 2014 to July 2018 by a single surgeon.
Results: There were …
Cephalic Vein Transposition: An Effective Surgical Option For Dealing With The Cephalic Vein Stenosis, Zia Ur Rehman
Cephalic Vein Transposition: An Effective Surgical Option For Dealing With The Cephalic Vein Stenosis, Zia Ur Rehman
Department of Surgery
No abstract provided.