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Use of the Harmonic Scalpel in Head and Neck Free Flap Harvesting
Author(s) -
Dean Nichole,
Rosenthal Eben,
Carroll William R.,
Magnuson J. Scott,
Morgan Bruce A.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1002/lary.21208
Subject(s) - head and neck surgery , otorhinolaryngology , medicine , head and neck , general surgery , surgery
Methods: The medical records of patients undergoing radial forearm free flap reconstruction for head and neck surgical defects between 2006 and 2008 were reviewed (n = 103). Use of bipolar cautery and hemoclips for division of small perforating vessels (n = 53) was compared to ultrasonic energy (n = 52) free flap harvesting techniques. Conclusion: The harmonic scalpel is safe and feasible for radial forearm free flap harvest.