Clinical Case Reports
Transverse Cervical Vessels: A Viable Option for Microsurgical Reconstructions in Vessel‐Depleted Necks
By Julio Camilo Torres Gonzalez, María Camila Rojas Gómez, Andrés Alberto Álvarez Tamayo and 4 others.
Abstract
ABSTRACT Transverse cervical vessels are a safe and reliable recipient alternative for microvascular reconstruction in vessel‐depleted necks. In three complex head and neck cases, all anastomoses succeeded, with 100% flap survival, no re‐exploration, and no airway or swallowing sequelae at a minimum 2‐month follow‐up.
Keywords
- free flap
- head and neck reconstruction
- microvascular reconstruction
- reconstructive surgery
- transverse cervical vessel