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01-09-2019 | Neck Dissection | Point of Technique

Infrahyoid Myofasciocutaneous Flap for Reconstruction of Tongue Defects: Our Experience and Perspective

Authors: Hemanth Varma, R. Yeshwanth, B. V. Prakash, Zuhaib Mohammed

Published in: Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 3/2019

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The reconstruction of head and neck defects, due to trauma, tumour resection or other conditions begins with a careful assessment of the patient and the defect. Ideally, a successful reconstructive procedure is one that restores form and re-establishes function [swallowing and speech]. …

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Title: Infrahyoid Myofasciocutaneous Flap for Reconstruction of Tongue Defects: Our Experience and Perspective
Authors: Hemanth Varma
R. Yeshwanth
B. V. Prakash
Zuhaib Mohammed
Publication date: 01-09-2019
Publisher: Springer India
Keyword: Neck Dissection
Published in: Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 3/2019
Print ISSN: 0975-7651
Electronic ISSN: 0976-6952
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13193-019-00917-6

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