Microsurgical fasciocutaneous and musculocutaneous free flaps in head and neck surgery

OBJECTIVES: Reconstruction of the head and neck continues to pose a significant challenge for reconstructive surgeons. In many cases microsurgical free flaps provide superior functional and aesthetic results with limited donor-site morbidity and are considered as a method of choice. The purpose of this article was to present the experience of our institution with free flaps used for reconstruction of various cutaneous and mucosal defects in the head and neck region. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a retrospective study of