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Conventional Reconstructive Approaches Following Resection of Head and Neck Cancer

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Reconstruction of the head and neck is challenging because of the highly compact and functional anatomy. Reconstruction after cancer extirpation is especially challenging, given the likely adjuvant radiation treatment and poor nutritional status of the patient. Head and neck reconstruction is guided by general principles of reconstructive surgery as well as understanding the tissue defect and the reconstructive options available. This chapter reviews the principles of reconstructive surgery, how they are applied, and provides a brief overview of the many reconstructive options for the head and neck.

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Perrault, D., Bruckman, K.C. (2021). Conventional Reconstructive Approaches Following Resection of Head and Neck Cancer. In: El Assal, R., Gaudilliere, D., Connelly, S.T. (eds) Early Detection and Treatment of Head & Neck Cancers. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-69859-1_9

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