Is the Sublingual Artery a Reliable Alternative for Intraoral Anastomoses in Head and Neck Free-Flap Reconstruction? Anatomical Basis and Preliminary Results
Background/Objectives: Head and neck free-flap reconstructions are often required to treat tumors or extensive post-traumatic jaw defects. The facial artery is the standard receiving vessel for intraoral microvascular anastomoses. However, its use is associated with several disadvantages, such as le...
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| Formato: | Artigo |
| Idioma: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Vascular Diseases |
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| Acceso en liña: | https://www.mdpi.com/2813-2475/3/4/31 |