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Microsurgical Reconstruction Of Large, Locally Advanced Cutaneous Malignancy Of The Head And Neck, Joseph L. Hill, Brian Rinker
Microsurgical Reconstruction Of Large, Locally Advanced Cutaneous Malignancy Of The Head And Neck, Joseph L. Hill, Brian Rinker
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Large, locally advanced cutaneous malignancy of the head and neck region is rare. However, when present, they impart a significant reconstructive challenge. These cancers have a tendency to invade peripheral tissues covering a large surface area as well as expose deeper structures such as skull, dura, orbit, and sinus after resection. Complicating the reconstructive dilemma is the high incidence of individuals who have undergone previous surgery in the region as well as adjuvant radiation therapy, which may preclude the use of local flaps or skin graft. Free tissue transfer provides a reconstructive surgeon the ability to provide well-vascularized tissue with …