Abstract: Analysis of Post-Operative Reoperation Timing and Risk Factors for Post-Operative Free Flap Compromise in Head and Neck Reconstruction: A National Retrospective Cohort

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  • Anmol S. Chattha
  • Pablo A. Baltodano
  • Austin D. Chen
  • Ashar Ata
  • Ashit Patel
چکیده

conservatively. None of the patients had sensory, speech, chewing and laughing problems after surgery. Temporary sagging of upper lip related to levator muscle damage was seen in one patient, but it improved at 6th month. Three patients were good and 7 patients were very good satisfied with nasal shape and face symmetry. Nine patients reported that the donor side of the face looked like younger than other; one of them didn’t. Nasolabial scar healed uneventfully in all patients.

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دوره 5  شماره 

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تاریخ انتشار 2017